Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

SymptomCause and/or corrective actions

Cannot adjust the volume by

c Pull the rotary control in the direction of the arrow indicated on

turning the rotary control on

the control, then turn the control toward VOL + or –.

the remote control.

 

Cannot start play by turning the rotary control on the remote control.

cThe rotary control is pulled out. Push the control back, then turn the control toward N/>.

The volume does not increase even if you press the VOL + button repeatedly.

cThe headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 6)

Cannot adjust the volume.

c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack.

 

Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 6)

No sound, or noise is heard.

c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 6)

 

c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.

 

c When playing a CD containing both MP3 files and files recorded

 

in a format other than MP3, you selected the latter file type. This

 

CD player can play tracks recorded in the CD-DA format or MP3

 

files recorded in the CD-ROM format only. (page 8)

The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries.

cCheck that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 24)

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 24)

The playing time is too short when powered with the rechargeable batteries.

cCharge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times. (pages 22, 23)

“Lo batt” or “000” appears in the display. The CD does not play.

cThe rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the batteries. (page 22)

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 24)

“HI dc In” appears in the display.

cUse only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories (supplied/optional).” (page 29)

cRemove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 22 - 24)

The CD does not play or

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 19)

“No disc” appears in the

c

The CD is dirty or defective. (page 25)

display when a CD is placed

c

Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 6)

in the CD player.

c Moisture condensation has occurred.

Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly. (page 22)

c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 22 - 24)

c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 6) c Press uafter one second or more has passed since the AC power

adaptor was connected.

c The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.

c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or application software. (page 8)

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