Sony HCD-GS100 Manual

The sound from the connected source is
distorted when VIDEO function is selected.

• Select the MD function. If “VIDEO” appears in

the display when you press VIDEO (MD), switch
the function to MD (see “Listening to audio from
a connected component” on page 25).

The timer does not function.

• Set the clock correctly.

“DAILY”, and “REC” do not appear when you
press TIMER SELECT.

• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

• There is an obstacle between the remote and the

system.

• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the

system’s sensor.

• The batteries have run down. Replace the

batteries.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15

to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.

• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 7).

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to

each set of speaker terminals.

• Connect the supplied speakers.

Sound lacks bass.

• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are

connected correctly.

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug
in the power cord even though you have not
turned on the system (see step 3 of “Hooking up
the system” on page 6).

• Press DISPLAY twice when the system is turned

off. The demonstration disappears.

“– –:– –” appears in the display.

• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and

timer settings again.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power

failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:

— “Setting the clock” on page 8
— “Presetting radio stations” on page 14

If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up
to music” on page 23 and “Timer-recording radio
programs” on page 19.

There is no sound.

• Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on

the remote).

• The headphones are connected.

• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker

cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.

• There is no audio output during timer recording.

There is severe hum or noise.

• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo

system. Move the stereo system away from the
TV or VCR.

• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to

the power line.