Sony CFD-121 manual Troubleshooting, General Radio CD Player Tape Player, Symptom Remedy

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Troubleshooting

General

Radio

CD Player

Tape Player

 

Symptom

Remedy

 

The power does not come on.

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

 

 

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

 

 

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

 

 

are weak.

 

 

 

 

 

There is no audio.

• Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to the

 

 

function you want to operate.

 

 

• Adjust the volume.

 

 

• Unplug the headphones when listening through

 

 

speakers.

 

The audio is weak or has poor

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they

 

quality.

are weak.

 

 

• Move the player away from the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

The picture of your TV becomes

• If you are listening to an FM program near the

 

unstable.

TV with an indoor antenna, move the player

 

 

away from the TV.

 

The CD does not play/“00 -- --”

• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.

 

lights in the display even when a

• Place the CD with the label surface up.

 

CD is in place.

• Clean the CD.

 

 

• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment

 

 

open for about an hour to dry moisture

 

 

condensation.

 

 

• Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD.

 

 

 

 

 

The sound drops out.

• Reduce the volume.

 

 

• Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly

 

 

damaged

 

 

• Place the player in a location free from

 

 

vibration.

 

The tape does not move when you

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

 

press an operation button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The REC r button does not

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in

 

function/The tape does not play.

place.

 

 

• Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD,

 

 

AM or FM.

The tape does not erase completely. • Clean the erasing heads (see page 22.)

Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

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Additional Information

CFD-121.E_3-858-850-5X.U/CA/AU/TW/E92

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Contents CD Radio Cassette-Corder Information Owners RecordFor customers in Canada For customers in the United StatesTable of contents With the label side up Playing a CDBasic Operations Basic Operations Use these buttons for additional operationsTrack number Playing time Do thisListening to the radio To improve broadcast reception For FMPlaying a tape Radio OFFVolume P p6 Display Recording on a tapeWith the side you want to Record on facing forward Tips PressUsing the display Checking the total track numbers and playing timeChecking the remaining time CD PlayerLocating a specific Point in a track To locate Press+/= Mode Playing tracks RepeatedlyRepeat Play To repeat SelectTo cancel Program Play Creating your Own programProgram Play To change the current programChoosing the power sources Connecting the AC power cordUsing the player on batteries Setting UpReinforcing the bass sound Adjusting the sound emphasisSetting Up Adjusting the tone Precautions Side a Tab for side a Tab for side BGeneral Radio CD Player Tape Player TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Place Maintenance Cleaning the lensCleaning the tape heads and tape path Cleaning the cabinetSpecifications Other SpecificationsW, X, Y, Z IndexF, G, H
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CFD-121 specifications

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