Sony HCD-241 - Troubleshooting

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Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the connection and operating procedures.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Tuner Operation
STEREO indicator blinks.
Severe hum or noise.
Cassette Deck Operation
e A very weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received. —
Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna.
¢ If noise is noticeable, set the STEREO/MONO button to MONO so
that the STEREO indicator goes off.
¢ The signal strength is too weak. —> Adjust the antenna, connect an
external antenna or connect the ground wire.
¢ No tape in the cassette compartment.
¢ The tab has been removed from the tape. (See page 11.) —» Cover the
opening with plastic tape.
The @ button does not activate.
Function buttons do not activate.
© Cassette compartment is not fully closed.
Recording or playback cannot be made, or there ¢ Recording/ playback and erase heads are either dirty or magnetized.
is decrease in sound level. — Clean or demagnetize the heads. (See page 21.)
Excessive wow, flutter or dropout. ¢ Capstan or pinch roller is dirty. (Gee page 21.)
Incomplete erasure. e Erase head is dirty. (See page 21.)
Unbalanced tone in high frequencies. ¢ Improper setting of the DOLBY NR switch. —+> When playing back,
set the switch to the same position used in recording.
Compact Disc Operation
¢ No disc in the CD section.
¢ The unit is in the pause mode. — Press [= or UI to release pause.
* Moisture condensation. —> Leave the unit turned on for about an
hour.
© The disc is set upside down. —> Set the disc with the label side up.
© The disc is tilted. —» Set the disc correctly.
© The disc is extremely dirty.
¢ The internal control program may not run. —> Turn off the power
and turn it on again.
Remote commander does not operate the unit.
Any operation is not possible.