Troubleshooting

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

CD player

SymptomCause and/or corrective action
The volume does not

c

AVLS is set to “ON.” Set it to “OFF.” (page 22)

increase even if you press

 

 

VOL + repeatedly.

 

 

No sound, or noise is heard.

c

Connect the headphones/earphones plugs firmly. (page 13)

 

c Plugs are dirty. Clean the headphones/earphones 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 30)

batteries.

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

 

 

(page 30)

“Lo batt” appears on the display. The CD does not play.

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 30)

“HI dc In” appears on the display.

cAn AC power adaptor which is rated higher than the one supplied or recommended is being used. Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or the car battery cord recommended in “Optional accessories”. (page 37)

The CD does not play or “No disc” appears on the display when a CD is placed in the CD player.

cThe CD is dirty or defective.

cCheck that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 13)

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 30)

cMake sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 30)

cConnect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 13)

cPress u/ENTER after one second or more has passed since the AC power adaptor was connected.

cThe CD-R/RW is blank.

cThere is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/RW, recording device, or application software.

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