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

c If “AVLS” flashes in the display, press and hold SOUND/AVLS

increase even if you press

 

until “AVLS OFF” appears on the display. (page 22)

the VOL + button repeatedly.

 

 

No sound, or noise is heard.

c

Connect the plugs firmly. (page 11)

 

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

Certain files cannot be

c You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with

played.

 

this CD player. (page 6)

The playing time is too short

c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese

when powered with the dry

 

batteries. (page 24)

batteries.

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

 

 

(page 24)

“Lo batt” appears on the

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

display. The CD does not

 

(page 24)

play.

 

 

“HI dc In” appears on the

c An AC power adaptor which is rated highter than the one supplied

display.

 

or recommended is being used. Use only the AC power adaptor

 

 

supplied or recommended, or the car battery cord supplied or

 

 

recommended. (page 30)

The CD does not play or

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 22)

“No disc” appears on the

c The CD is dirty or defective.

display when a CD is placed

c

Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 11)

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 24)

 

c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 24)

 

c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 11)

 

c Press u after one second or more has passed since the AC power

 

 

adaptor was connected.

 

c The CD-R/RW is blank.

 

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

 

 

device, or application software.

 

c Files in two or more formats have been recorded on the same

 

 

CD-R/RW. (pages 6, 7)

“HOLD” flashes in the

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 22)

display when you press a

 

 

button, and the CD does not play.

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