Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

Cause and/or corrective actions

The volume does not

c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.”

increase even if you turn

c The earphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

VOL +/– in the + direction

Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.

repeatedly (even if you

 

flick VOL +/– toward +

 

repeatedly on the CD

 

player).

 

 

 

Cannot adjust the

c The earphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

volume.

Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.

 

 

No sound, or noise is

c Connect the plugs firmly.

heard.

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

 

 

The playing time is too

c Check that you are using alkaline battery and not manganese battery.

short when powered with

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

the dry battery.

 

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

cCharge and discharge the rechargeable battery several times.

“Lobatt” or “000” appears

c The rechargeable battery is used up completely. Charge the battery.

in the display. The CD

c The dry battery is used up. Replace it with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline

does not play.

battery.

 

 

“HiDCin” appears in the

c Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or optional AC power adaptor.

display.

c Use only the optional car battery cord.

 

c Remove all power sources, then insert the battery or connect the AC

 

power adaptor again.

The CD does not play, or “Nodisc” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player.

cThe buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back.

cThe CD is dirty or defective.

cCheck that the CD is inserted with the label side up.

cMoisture condensation has occurred. Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

cClose the lid of the battery compartment firmly.

cMake sure the battery is inserted correctly.

cConnect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely.

cThe CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.

cThere is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW, recording device, or application software.

CHARGE lamp flashes on the CD player when you press a button, and the CD does not play.

cThe buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back.

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