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 VOL + button repeatedly. No sound, or noise is heard. Certain files cannot be played. The playing time is too short when powered with the dry batteries. �Lo batt� appears in the display. The CD does not play. �HI dc In� appears in the display. Cause and/or corrective actions c If �AVLS� flashes in the display, press and hold SOUND until �AVLS OFF� appears in the display. (page 23) c Connect the plugs firmly. (pages 11, 25) c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically. c You tried to play files saved in a format that is not compatible with this CD player. (page 6) c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese batteries. (page 11) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 11) c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. (page 11)
The CD does not play or �No disc� appears in the display when a CD is placed in the CD player.
�HOLD� flashes in the display when you press a button, and the CD does not play.
c Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in �Optional accessories.� (page 31) c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the AC power adaptor again. (pages 11, 25) c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 23) c The CD is dirty or defective. c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 11) 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 11) c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (page 11) c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 25) c Press u after one second or more has passed since the AC power adaptor was connected. c The CD-R/RW is blank. c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R/RW, recording device, or application software. c The files in two or more formats are recorded on the same CD-R/ RW. (page 7) c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 23)
