Notes on CDs

•Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

•Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.

•After playing, store the CD in its case.

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.

About CD-Rs/CD-RWs

This CD player can play CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the ATRAC3plus/ATRAC3, MP3 or CDDA* format, but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc and the condition of the recording device.

*CDDA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio CDs.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

General

The power is not on.

•Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet securely.

•Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

The power is not on, and “Battery Error” is displayed.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

There is no audio.

•Adjust the volume.

•Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.

Noise is heard.

•Someone is using a portable telephone or other equipment that emits radio waves near the player. tMove the portable telephone, etc., away from the player.

CD Player

“No disc” lights in the display even when a CD is in place.

•Place the CD with the label surface up.

•The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the recording device.

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

•The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.

•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.

The CD does not play.

•Place the CD with the label surface up.

•Clean the CD.

•Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.

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