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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
CD playback does not start.
The disc does not play or
“no dISC” appears in the
display when a CD is placed
in the player.
No sound, or noise is heard.
The volume does not increase
even if you press the VOLUME
+ button repeatedly.
Sound seems to lose the
stereo effect and becomes
monaural.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the dry
batteries.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the
rechargeable batteries.
When you press
u
, “Lo
batt” or “00” appears in the
display. The CD does not
play.
“Lo batt” or “HI dc In”
appears in the display and
the player does not operate.
“HOLD”appears on the
display when you press a
button.
Cause and/or corrective actions
c
The unit is being operated on AC power. When playing back an
audio CD using the AC power adaptor, it takes a while until the
sound is heard.
c
The CD is dirty or defective. (page 31)
c
Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 8, 10)
c
Moisture condensation has occurred.
Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.
c
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. (page 31)
c
Close the lid of the player and battery compartment firmly.
(pages 8, 28)
c
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 28, 30)
c
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 7)
c
The CD-R was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R with the recording
device.
c
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R, recording device,
or application software.
c
Connect the plugs firmly. (page 7)
c
Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.
c
Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 24)
c
The headphones/earphones are connected to the AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the
i
/REMOTE jack.
(page 10)
c
Press ST/L/R on the wireless remote control repeatedly until “ST”
appears on the TV screen. (Only when playing a VIDEO CD)
c
Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese
batteries. (page 30)
c
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 30)
c
Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
(pages 28)
c
The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the
batteries. (page 28)
c
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 30)
c
Use only the AC power adaptor in “Accessories (supplied/
optional).” (page 35)
c
Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the
AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 28)
c
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 24)
