Troubleshooting

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

CD player

Symptom

Cause and/or corrective actions

The volume does not

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

increase even if you press

“AVLS OFF” appears in the display. (page 28)

the VOL + button repeatedly.

 

No sound, or noise is heard.

c Connect the plugs firmly. (pages 11, 30)

 

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 when powered with the dry batteries.

cCheck that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 11)

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 11)

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

cReplace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 11)

“HI dc In” appears in the

c

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

display.

 

accessories.” (page 36)

 

c

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

 

 

AC power adaptor again. (pages 11, 30)

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

cThe buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 28)

cThe CD is dirty or defective.

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

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 11)

cMake sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 11)

cConnect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 30)

cPress uafter 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.

cFiles in two or more formats have been recorded on the same CD- R/RW. (pages 6, 7)

Additional

“HOLD” flashes in the

c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 28)

display when you press a

 

 

button, and the CD does not

 

 

play.

 

 

 

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