Sony CDP-C445 - Troubleshooting Common CD Player Issues; Disc Tray and Playback Problems; Display Errors and Audio Output Issues; Remote Commander and System Errors

Troubleshooting
Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the
applicable connections and operating procedures.
Should problem persist after you have checked these items,
consult your nearest Sony service facility.
Symptom
The disc tray does not close.
Play does not start.
No sound is heard.
Play does not begin from the first
selection.
Two or more discs cannot be played
consecutively.
“=a =” is displayed.
The remote commander does not operate
the player.
Note
Cause
The disc is not placed correctly.
The disc is dirty.
The disc is inserted upside down.
The player is in pause mode.
Moisture has condensed.
There is no disc in the player.
Six discs are inserted.
There is a loose connection.
The connection is incorrect.
The player is in program or shuffle play
mode.
The player is in the 1 DISC mode.
>P was continuously pressed at the end
of the disc.
The batteries are run down.
The remote commander is not pointed at
the remote sensor.
There is an obstacle between the remote
commander and the player.
The remote commander is too far from the
player.
Remedy
Place the disc correctly on the disc tray.
Clean the disc.
Insert the disc with the printed side up.
Press > or 93 to release pause.
Leave the player on for approximately
one hour.
Insert a disc.
Remove a disc from the disc tray.
Insert the plug firmly.
Check the connection referring to
“Hooking up the system”.
Press CONTINUE.
Press CONTINUE to choose ALL
DISCS mode.
Press 44 or I4 to return to the normal
indication.
Replace both batteries.
Point the remote commander at the
sensor.
Remove the obstacle.
Move it closer.
This unit uses several micro-computer chips to control a series of operations. Sometimes, an operation may not work properly due to the
condition of the power being supplied. In this case, turn the power off, then turn it back on and retry the operation.
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