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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
CD player
Symptom
The volume does not increase
even if the VOLUME control is
adjusted to the maximum
level.
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.
“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.
Cause and/or corrective actions
c Hold down SOUND until “AVLS” disappears from the display
(page 18)
c The headphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect
them to the i (headphones) jack. (page 6)
c The headphones are connected to the LINE OUT 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 23)
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 23)
c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
(pages 21, 22)
c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the
batteries. (pages 21, 22)
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, 21 - 23)
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 18)
c The CD is dirty or defective. (page 24)
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 21)
c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 21 - 23)
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.
Additional information
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