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The sound drops out.
Noise is heard.
• 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 sound may drop out or noise may be
heard when using poor quality CD-Rs/CD-
RWs or if there is a problem with the
recording device or application software.
You cannot open/close the lid of the CD
compartment.
• Place the player on a level surface and open/
close the lid.
Radio
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
an AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
• If you are listening to an FM program near
the TV with an indoor antenna, move the
player away from the TV.
Tape Player
The tape does not move when you press
an operation button.
• Close the tape compartment securely.
The REC z button does not function.
The tape does not play.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
The tape does not erase completely.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 29).
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
• The source which was recorded on TYPE II
(high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape
using this unit is being played. Record on
TYPE I (normal) tape and play.
The tape does not record.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
The audio is weak.
The audio quality is poor.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see
page 29).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 29).
The sound is distorted.
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV
(metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
Timer
The timer does not operate.
• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
• Check to see if the AC power had been cut
off.
• Make sure the c (clock) indication is
displayed.
Remote
The remote does not function.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the
remote and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed
to strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
• Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
After trying the above remedies, if you still have
problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove
all the batteries. After all the indications in the
display disappear, plug the power cord and insert
the batteries again. If the problem persists, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.