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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 you press the VOLUME
+ 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.
During recording with optical
digital connection, the track
number cannot be recorded
correctly.
The CD player does not start
charging.
Playback starts from the
point you stopped. (resume
function)
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).” (back cover)
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 buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 12)
c Record the track number again using the MiniDisc recorder, DAT
recorder, etc. (page 14)
c See the instruction manual that comes with the recording device.
(page 14)
c
During stop, press
x
/CHG. (page 16)
c
The resume function is working. To start play from the first track,
open the lid of the CD player; or remove all power sources, then
insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again.
(pages 6, 16 - 18)
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