User Guide

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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.
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.
Cannot adjust the volume
with the VOLUME +/–
buttons on the CD player.
The CD player does not
start charging.
Cause and/or corrective actions
c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.”
c The earphones are connected to the LINE OUT jack. Connect them to
the i/REMOTE jack.
c Connect the plugs firmly.
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.
c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the batteries.
c The dry batteries are used up. Replace them with new LR6 (size AA)
alkaline batteries.
c Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or optional AC power adaptor.
c Use only the optional car battery cord.
c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC
power adaptor again.
c The CD is dirty or defective.
c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up.
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.
c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely.
c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back.
c The CD player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume
using the volume control on the connected device.
c During stop, press x/CHG.