CFD-567 CD Radio Cassette-Corder
(140-0501)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 46671

SYMPTOM:                  REMEDY:

GENERAL:

The power is not on.      Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
                          securely.

                          Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

                          You cannot turn on the player with the remote
                          when you operate the player on batteries.

There is no audio.        Make sure the function you want to use appears
                          in the display window.

                          Adjust the volume.

                          Unplug the headphones when listening through
                          speakers.

CD PLAYER:

"no disc" lights in the   Insert the CD with the label surface up.
display even when a CD
is in place.

The CD does not play.     Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.

                          Place the CD with the label surface up.

                          Clean the CD.

                          Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment
                          open for about an hour to dry moisture
                          condensation.

                          Make sure "CD" appears in the display.

The sound drops out.      Reduce the volume.

                          Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
                          damaged.

                          Place the player in a location free from
                          vibration.

RADIO:

The audio is weak or      Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
has poor quality.         are weak.

                          Move the player away from the TV.

                          If you are using the remote while listening to
                          AM radio, noise may be heard.  This is
                          unavoidable.

The picture of your TV    If you are listening to an FM program near the
becomes unstable.         TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away
                          from the TV.

TAPE PLAYER:

The tape does not         Close the cassette compartment securely.
move when you
press an
operation button.

The REC button            Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
does not function/        place.
The tape does not
play.                     Make sure "TAPE" appears in the display.

The tape does not erase   Clean the erasing head (see Faxback Doc.
completely.               # 46669.)

                          Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
                          are weak.

The tape does not         Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
record.
                          Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
                          place.

The audio is              Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans
weak/The audio            (See Faxback Doc. # 46669.)
quality is poor.
                          Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
                          (see Faxback Doc. # 46669.)

The sound is distorted.   The TYPE ll (high position) or TYPE lV (metal)
                          tape is being used.  Use TYPE l (normal) tape
                          only.

TIMER:

The timer does not        Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
operate.
                          Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.

                          Make sure the (clock) indication is displayed.

REMOTE:

The remote does not       Replace all the batteries in the remote with
function.                 new ones if they are weak.

                          Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
                          the remote sensor on the player.

                          Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
                          and the player.

                          Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
                          strong light such as direct sunlight or
                          fluorescent lamp light.

                          Move closer to the player when using the remote.

After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function
properly, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries.  After
all the indications in the display disappear; plug the power cord and
insert the batteries again.  If the problem persists, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

(BR/tc 04/16/98)

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