21
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
The volume does not
increase even if you press
the button
repeatedly.
Cannot adjust the volume.
No sound, or noise is heard.
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.
“HI dc In” appears in the
display.
The CD does not play or
“no dISC” appears in the
display when a CD is placed
in the CD player.
“Hold” appears in the
display when you press a
button, and the CD does not
play.
Cause and/or corrective actions
c
Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 12)
c
The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the
i
(headphones) jack.
(page 6)
c
The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. Connect them to the
i
(headphones) jack.
(page 6)
c
Connect the plugs firmly. (page 6)
c
Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.
c
Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese
batteries. (page 18)
c
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 18)
c
Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
(pages 16, 17)
c
The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the
batteries. (pages 16, 17)
c
Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 18)
c
Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories
(supplied/optional).” (page 25)
c
Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the
AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 16 - 18)
c
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 12)
c
The CD is dirty or defective. (page 20)
c
Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 6)
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 16)
c
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 16 - 18)
c
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 6)
c
The CD-R/CD-RW was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW
with the recording device.
c
There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW,
recording device, or application software.
c
The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 12)
Additional information
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