Sony CD Walkman D-F525, Operating Instructions Manual

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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.

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.

You cannot operate the CD
player using the tuner-remote
control.

Cause and/or corrective actions

c

Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.”  (page 17)

c

The headphones/earphones are connected to the LINE OUT
(OPTICAL) jack.  Connect them to the 

i

/REMOTE 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 21)

c

Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 21)

c

Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.
(pages 20, 21)

c

The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the
batteries.  (page 20)

c

Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.
(page 20, 21)

c

Use only the AC power adaptor or car battery cord in “Accessories
(supplied/optional).”  (page 27)

c

Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the
AC power adaptor again.  (pages 6, 20, 21)

c

The CD is dirty or defective.  (page 23)

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.
 (pages 20, 21)

c

Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.  (pages 20, 21)

c

Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely.  (page 6)

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back.  (page 17)

c

The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back on the tuner-
remote control.

c

The CD/RADIO selector on the tuner-remote control is set to
“RADIO.” Set it to “CD.”

c

Check that the remote control cord is connected to the CD player
and the tuner-remote control securely.