Sony HCD-GS100 Handbuch

Troubleshooting

CD Player

The CD will not play.

• Close the front cover.
• Check if the CD is correctly loaded in the slot.

• The CD is dirty.

• The CD is loaded with the label side facing left.

• There is moisture on the CD.

Play does not start from the first track.

• The player is in Program or Shuffle Play mode.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or
“SHUF” disappears.

The sound skips.

• The CD is dirty.

• Replace the CD.

• Try moving the system to a place without

vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Try moving the speakers away from the system,

or placing them on separate stands.

• When you listen to a track with bass sounds at

high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the
sound to skip.

Tape Deck

The tape does not record.

• No tape in the cassette holder.

• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see

“To save a tape permanently” on page 29).

• The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play or there is a
decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape

heads” on page 29).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see

“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 29).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see

“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 29).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see

“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 29).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see

“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 29).

After pressing

(or

on the remote) or

PUSH on the tape deck, there is a mechanical

noise, “EJECT” appears, and the system enters
standby mode automatically.

• The tape was not loaded correctly.

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “ST”
flashes in the display).

• Adjust the antenna.

• The signal strength is too weak. Connect the

external antenna.

• The supplied FM antenna receives signals along

its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.

• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker

cords as possible.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied

AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical

equipments.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.

• Press REPEAT/FM MODE so that “ST” appears.

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