Troubleshooting

SymptomRemedy

The power is not on.

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely.

General

CD Player

Radio

There is no audio.

• Make sure the function you want to use appears

 

in the display window.

 

• Adjust the volume.

 

• Unplug the headphones when listening through

 

speakers.

“no disc“ lights in the display even

• Insert the CD with the label surface up.

when a CD is in place.

 

 

 

The CD does not play.

• Make sure that the CD tray is closed.

 

• Place the CD with the label surface up.

 

• Clean the CD.

 

• Take out the CD and leave the CD tray open for

 

about an hour to dry moisture condensation.

 

• Make sure “CD” appears in the display.

 

 

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 audio is weak or has poor

• Move the player away from the TV.

quality.

• If you are using the remote while listening to

 

AM radio, noise may be heard. This is

 

unavoidable.

 

 

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.

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Additional Information

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Sony CFD-C646, CFD-656, CFD-646 operating instructions Troubleshooting, General CD Player Radio, SymptomRemedy

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