Additional Information
Notes on Discs
On handling discs
•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
•Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.
Do not stick
•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
•After playing, store the disc in its case.
•Only regular circular discs can be used in this VIDEO CD player. Irregularly shaped discs, such as star- or
On cleaning
•Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There’s no sound.
/Check that the player is connected securely.
/Make sure you operate the TV or the amplifier correctly.
/Make sure you select the CD player position on the amplifier.
There’s no picture.
/Check that the player is connected securely.
/Make sure you operate the TV correctly.
/Make sure you set the COLOR SYSTEM switch correctly, according to your TV.
The disc doesn’t play.
/There’s no disc inside (“no dISC” appears). Insert a disc.
/Insert the disc with the label side up on the disc tray correctly.
/Clean the disc (see this page).
/Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour (see page 27).
The sound loses stereo effect.
/“MONO R” or “MONO L” appears in the front panel display (see page 23).
The remote doesn’t function.
/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.
/Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the player.
/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.
There’s no sound from the microphone.
/Switch the microphone on.
/Turn the MIC LEVEL controls clockwise.
Howling occurs.
/Move the microphone away from the speakers.
/Lower the volume.
/Lower the microphone volume or echo level.
The player doesn't play from the first track when playing a VIDEO CD without PBC functions or an audio CD.
/Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CONTINUE” appears in the front panel display, then press ·.
“ERROR” is displayed.
/You have placed a disc into the compartment for the disc being played. Remove the disc and close the disc tray.
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