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 13)

even if you press the VOLUME

c The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT

+ button repeatedly.

 

(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the i/REMOTE jack.

 

 

(page 6)

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 18)

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 18)

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 18)

“HI dc In” appears in the

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

display.

 

(supplied/optional).” (page 25)

 

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

 

 

AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 17, 18)

The CD does not play or

c

The CD is dirty or defective. (page 21)

“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.

 

 

(pages 17)

 

c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 17, 18)

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 6)

CHG/HOLD lamp flashes

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 14)

when you press a button, and

 

 

the CD does not play.

 

 

Cannot adjust the volume with the VOLUME +/– 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 15)

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