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Troubleshooting

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

dealer.

Symptom
The volume does not
increase even if you press
the VOLUME + button
repeatedly.
Cannot adjust the volume.
No sound, or noise is heard.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the dry
batteries.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the
rechargeable batteries.
When you press u, “Lo
batt” or “00” appears in the
display. The CD does not
play.
“HI dc In” appears in the
display.
The CD does not play or
“no dISC” appears in the
display when a CD is placed
in the CD player.
“Hold” appears in the
display when you press a
button, and the CD does not
play.
Cause and/or corrective actions
cSet the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 12)
cThe headphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL)
jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 6)
cThe headphones are connected to the LINE OUT (OPTICAL)
jack. Connect them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 6)
cConnect the plugs firmly. (page 6)
cPlugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.
cCheck that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese
batteries. (page 18)
cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 18)
cCharge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
(pages 16, 17)
cThe rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the
batteries. (pages 16, 17)
cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 18)
cUse only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories
(supplied/optional).” (page 25)
cRemove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the
AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 16 - 18)
cThe buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 12)
cThe CD is dirty or defective. (page 20)
cCheck that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 6)
cMoisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.
cClose the lid of the battery compartment firmly.
(page 16)
cMake sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 16 - 18)
cConnect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 6)
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.
cThe buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 12)
Additional information
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