Sony MZ-E40 Operating Instructions - Page 10

On the MiniDisc cartridge • Do not break open the shutter. • Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light, temperature, moisture or dust. On cleaning • Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing. • Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt. • Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting and ejecting an MD. Notes on the batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions: • Install the + and - poles of the batteries correctly. • Do not install new and used batteries or different kinds of batteries together. • Do not try to recharge the batteries. • When the player is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries. • If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones. Troubleshooting Should any problem persists after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The player does not work or works poorly. • Power sources may not be securely connected. • Disconnect the power source once and connect it again. • Moisture has condensed inside the player. • Take the MD out and leave the player in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • The rechargeble battery or dry batteries are weak (CI"LoBATT" flashes). • Replace the dry batteries or recharge the battery. • The dry batteries have been installed incorrectly. • Install the batteries correctly. • You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly. • Wait until the indication rotates slowly. • The AC adaptor was unplugged during playing or a power outage occurred. • While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc. •► Restart the operation as follows. 1 Disconnect all the power sources. 2 Leave the player for about 30 seconds. 3 Connect the power source. No sound comes through the headphones. • The headphones plug is not firmly connected. • Connect the headphones plug firmly to PHONES jack. • Volume is too low. • Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/- . • AVLS is on. • Slide AVLS to NORM. An MD is not played from the first track. • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track. • Press 144 repeatedly or open and close the lid once to go back to the beginning of the disc, and restart playing after checking the track number in the display. Playback sound skips. • The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration. • Put the player on stable place. A very short track may cause sound to skip. Sound has a lot of static. • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation. • Move away from the source of strong magnetism. Charging the rechargeable battery does not start. • The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly. • Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor correctly.