Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

Cause 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 –. (page 8)

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/> or .. (page 8)

The volume does not increase

c

Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 15)

even if you press the VOL +

c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT

button repeatedly.

 

(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i jack. (page 7)

No sound, or noise is heard.

c

Connect the plugs firmly. (page 7)

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

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

cCheck that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 21)

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 21)

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

cCharge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times. (pages 19, 20)

When you press u,

c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the

“Lobatt” or “00” appears in

 

batteries. (page 19)

the display. The CD does not

c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

play.

 

(page 21)

“HiDCin” appears in the

c Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories

display.

 

(supplied/optional).” (page 27)

 

c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the

 

 

AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 19, 21)

The CD does not play or

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 15)

“Nodisc” appears in the

c

The CD is dirty or defective. (page 23)

display when a CD is placed

c

Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 7)

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.

 

 

(pages 19)

 

c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 19, 21)

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 7)

CHG/HOLD lamp flashes

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 15)

when you press a button, and

 

 

the CD does not play.

 

 

Cannot adjust the volume with the VOL +/– buttons on the CD player.

cThe CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device. (page 17)

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