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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
The volume does not increase
even if the VOLUME control is
adjusted to the maximum
level.
No sound, or noise is heard.
The playing time is too short
when powered with the dry
batteries.
“Lo batt” or “000” 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 If “AVLS” flashes in the display, hold down SOUND until “AVLS”
disappears from the display. (page 7)
c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 6)
c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.
c When playing a CD containing both MP3 files and files recorded
in a format other than MP3, you selected the latter file type. This
CD player can play tracks recorded in the CD-DA format or MP3
files recorded in the CD-ROM format only. (page 8)
c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese
batteries. (page 23)
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 23)
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 23)
c Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories
(supplied/optional).” (page 29)
c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the
AC power adaptor again. (pages 6, 23, 24)
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 18)
c The CD is dirty or defective. (page 25)
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 23)
c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 23)
c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 24)
c Press N > after one second or more has passed since the AC
power adaptor was connected.
c The CD-R/CD-RW is blank.
c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/CD-RW,
recording device, or application software. (page 8)
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 18)