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 Press and hold SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display.

even if you press the VOLUME

(page 13)

+ button repeatedly.

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

 

Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.

Cannot adjust the volume.

c The headphones/earphones 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 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)

“Lo batt” or “00” appears in the display. The CD does not play.

cThe rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the batteries. (page 19)

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

“HI dc In” appears in the display.

cUse only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories (supplied/optional).” (page 27)

cRemove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 19 - 21)

The CD does not play or

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 13)

“no dISC” 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 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 19)

 

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

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 19)

 

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 13)

display when you press a

 

 

button, and the CD does not play.

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