| The remote does not function. |
- Obstacles between remote and player
- Distance between remote and player is too far
- Remote not pointed at remote sensor
- Weak batteries
- Remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player.
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- Remove obstacles.
- Move closer to the player.
- Point remote at the remote sensor.
- Replace batteries.
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| The disc does not play. |
- Disc is upside down.
- Disc is skewed.
- Player cannot play certain discs (check page 8).
- DVD region code mismatch.
- Moisture condensation inside the player (page 5).
- Disc not correctly finalized.
- MP3 audio track not playable (page 50).
- DATA CD not recorded in compatible format or with correct extension.
- MP3 audio track data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 or in MP3PRO format.
- MODE(MP3, JPEG) setting incorrect.
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- Insert disc with playback side down.
- Re-insert the disc correctly.
- Check disc compatibility and region code.
- Allow player to acclimatize to room temperature.
- Finalize the disc correctly.
- Refer to page 50 for MP3 playback.
- Ensure disc is formatted correctly.
- Check MP3 format and audio layers.
- Select the correct MODE setting.
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| The MP3 audio track cannot be played. |
- DATA CD not recorded in a compatible MP3 format (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet).
- MP3 audio track does not have the ".MP3" extension.
- Data is not formatted as MP3 or is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.
- MP3PRO format is not supported.
- MODE(MP3, JPEG) setting is for IMAGE (JPEG) only.
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- Ensure correct MP3 format and extension.
- Verify MP3 data and audio layers.
- Select AUTO or AUDIO(MP3) mode.
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| The JPEG image file cannot be played. |
- DATA CD not recorded in a compatible JPEG format (ISO9660 Level 1 or Joliet).
- Extension is not ".JPG" or ".JPEG".
- Image size exceeds limits (3072x2048 in Normal mode, 3,300,000 dots in Progressive JPEG).
- MODE(MP3, JPEG) setting is for AUDIO (MP3) only.
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- Ensure correct JPEG format and extension.
- Check image dimensions.
- Select AUTO or IMAGE(JPEG) mode.
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| The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously. |
MODE(MP3, JPEG) setting is set to AUTO. |
Select AUDIO(MP3) or IMAGE(JPEG) mode if you want to play them separately. |
| Album names, MP3 tracks, or JPEG files are not displayed correctly. |
Player only displays numbers and alphabet characters. Other characters appear as '*'. |
Ensure file and album names use alphanumeric characters. |
| The disc does not start playing from the beginning. |
- Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is selected.
- Resume play has taken effect.
- Disc has an auto playback function.
- AUTO PLAY in CUSTOM SETUP is set to ON.
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- Cancel these playback modes.
- Press to restart from the beginning.
- Disc may have auto-start feature.
- Set AUTO PLAY to OFF in CUSTOM SETUP.
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| Playback stops automatically. |
Disc has an auto pause signal. |
Disc may have an auto pause function. |
| Cannot perform some functions (Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play). |
Disc software may restrict certain functions. |
Refer to the disc's operating manual. |
| "Data error" appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD. |
- MP3 audio track/JPEG image file is corrupted.
- Data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.
- JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
- JPEG image file has an extension but is not in JPEG format.
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- Use a different disc.
- Ensure correct MP3/JPEG format.
- Check JPEG file format compliance.
- Verify JPEG file format.
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| The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. |
Child Lock is set (page 28). |
Turn off Child Lock. |
| The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. |
Child Lock is set. |
Contact Sony dealer or authorized service facility. |
| 5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and front panel display. |
Self-diagnosis function activated. |
Check the self-diagnosis table on page 73. |