TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the unit yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking the unit of repair.
If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service
center.
Symptom
Check point
Treatment
Power cannot be
turned on
Batteries
Are the batteries inserted
correctly?
Insert batteries in correctly.
Are the batteries dead?
Replace batteries.
Power adapter
Loose connection?
Connect the adapter securely
Is the power adapter
connected properly?
Connect the power adapter properly.
In-car use
Cigarette lighter is not
powered when ignition is
off?
Switch on ignition or insert batteries.
Is the cigarette lighter
power on?
Switch on ignition or insert batteries.
Playback is
impossible or stops
during playback CD
Is the disc cover closed
properly?
Close the disc cover tightly.
Is there condensation on
the lens?
Wait until the lens has cleared.
Is the CD inserted
properly?
Place the CD with the label side up.
Is the CD scratched or
damaged?
Use another CD.
If using an MP3 CD burned from a computer, there could have been
a transfer error in the process. This is an error between modem and
computer or computer and CD. This is not an error with the
Discman.
Note:
If you make an error while programming or searching hold the “clear” button for 2
seconds to return to main “welcome MP3” Display.
TROBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Check point
Treatment
Playback does not
start from not start
from first track
Is the RESUME or PROGRAM
function activated?
Switch off the RESUME function or
clear the PROGRAM.
No sound or poor
sound quality
Are connection plugs inserted
properly?
Check all connections.
Is the volume set too low?
Adjust the volume.
Is the headphone plug dirty?
Clean the headphone plug.
Is the unit located near strong
magnetic fields?
Move the unit away from strong
magnetized fields.
In-car use
Adapter cassette is inserted
incorrectly?
Insert the adapter cassette
correctly.
Is the adapter cassette inserted
properly?
Insert the adapter cassette
correctly.
Is the temperature inside car too
high/low?
Let the unit adjust to the
temperature.
Is the cigarette lighter socket
dirty?
Clean the cigarette light socket.
Is the playback direction of car
cassette player’s auto-reverse
feature?
Change the auto reverse direction.
The typeplate is located on the bottom of the unit.
Note:
If you find an error and the disc is not reading properly simply power-off the unit
completely, wait 5 seconds, and re-power, turn on, the unit.
Features and Specification subject to change without notice
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