Sony CMT-HPZ9 Operating Instructions Manual page 32

Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 18)
• Connect the antenna properly (page 10)
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception then set up the antenna again If you
cannot obtain good reception we recommend you
connect a commercially avaih,ble external
antenniL
• The supplied PM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length so make sure you extend it
fillly
• Locate the antennas as l.lr ax_ay from the speaker
cords as possible
• Consuh your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment
• Set "CD POWER" and "OFF" by' CD power
manage function (page 19)
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE until 'STEREO appears in the
disphly.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 35).
• The record/phlyback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 35).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/ph,yback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 35).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them (page 35).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/ph,yback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (page 35).
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 35).
• The tape has wound to the end.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item "There is no sound."
(page 30) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 28) while
checking:
if the cords are connected properly.
if Ihe cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied x_ith
the connected component and start phlying.
• Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "MD"
(page 29).
The sound is distorted.
•
Set the volume of the connected
component
lower.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
Use buttons on the unit _r the operation.
1
Disconnect the power cord.
2 Reconnect the power cord.
3 Press I/(_) to turn on the system.
4
Press I, ILLUMINATION and I/(_.
The system is reset to the factory settings. Ynu
should set the settings you made. such as the
preset stations, clock, attd timer.
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