Sony MZ-R5ST Troubleshooting, 41-EN, Symptom, Station, Recorder, Cause/Solution, SymptomCause/Solution

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Recorder

Symptom	Cause/Solution
Cannot operate.	•The HOLD function is turned on (”HOLD” appears in the
	display when you press an operation button on the recorder).
	b Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the
	opposite direction of the arrow (page 32).
	•The rechargeable battery or dry batteries are weak (bor
	”LoBATT” flashes in the display).
	b Charge the rechargeable battery/replace the dry batteries
	(pages 36, 37).
	•The rechargeable battery or dry batteries have not been
	installed correctly.
	b Install the battery(ies) with correct polarity (pages 36, 37).
The lid does not	•The lock of the lid is not released.
open.	b Slide OPEN after charging the rechargeable battery/
	replacing the dry batteries or attaching the recorder to the
	station.
Cannot record/edit.	•The microphone is not connected (when recording with the
	recorder detached from the station).
	b Connect the microphone.
	•The recording level is too low (during manual recording).
	b Adjust the recording level (page 15).
No sound comes	•The headphones plug is not connected firmly.
through the	b Plug in the plug of the headphones firmly to the remote
headphones.	control. Plug in the plug of the remote control firmly to
	2/REMOTE.
	•The plug of the remote control is dirty.
	b Clean it with a cloth.
	•AVLS is on.
	b Slide AVLS to NORMAL (page 23).
Station

SymptomCause/Solution

Cannot operate.	•The AC power adaptor is not plugged in securely.
	b Plug it in securely to the DC IN 9V jack and the wall
	outlet.
	•The recorder is not attached securely to the station.
	b Attach it correctly (page 7).
Cannot charge the	•The AC power adaptor is not connected properly.
rechargeable battery.	b Connect it properly.

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