Troubleshooting

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

SymptomCause and/or corrective actions

The volume does not increase

c

Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 12)

even if you press the VOLUME

c

The headphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect

+ button repeatedly.

 

them to the i (headphones) jack.

Cannot adjust the volume.

c

The headphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect

 

 

them to the i (headphones) jack.

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.

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

cCheck that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 19)

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 19)

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

cCharge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times. (pages 17, 18)

When you press u, “Lo

c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the

batt” or “00” appears in the

 

batteries. (page 17)

display. The CD does not

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

play.

 

(page 19)

“HI dc In” appears in the

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

display.

 

(supplied/optional).” (page 24)

 

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

 

 

AC power adaptor/car battery cord again. (pages 6, 17 - 19)

The CD does not play or

c

The CD is dirty or defective. (page 20)

“no dISC” appears in the

c

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

display when a CD is placed

c Moisture condensation has occurred.

in the CD player.

 

Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture

 

 

evaporates.

 

c Close the lid of the battery compartment firmly.

 

 

(page 17)

 

c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 17 - 19)

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 17)

 

c The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW

 

 

with the recording device.

 

c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW,

 

 

recording device, or application software.

“Hold” appears in the

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 12)

display when you press a

 

 

button, and the CD does not

 

 

play.

 

 

The CD player does not start

c

During stop, press x/CHG. (page 18)

charging.

 

 

Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function)

cThe resume function is working. To start play from the first track, open the lid of the CD player; or remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor/car battery cord again. (pages 6, 17 - 19)

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