Troubleshooting

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

CD player
SymptomCause 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. (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 30)

batteries.

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

 

 

(page 30)

“Lo batt” appears in the

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

display. The CD does not

 

(page 30)

play.

 

 

 

 

“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

c

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

“No disc” appears in 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 30)

 

c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 30)

 

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 28)

display when you press a

 

 

button, and the CD does not play.

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