Troubleshooting - Sony MZ-R5ST Operating Instruction

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Recorder
Symptom
Cannot operate.
The lid does not
open.
Cannot record/edit.
No sound comes
through the
headphones.
Station
Symptom
Cannot operate.
Cannot charge the
rechargeable battery.
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Cause/Solution
•The HOLD function is turned on ("HOLD" appears in the
display when you press an operation button on the recorder).
b Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the
opposite direction of the arrow (page 32).
•The rechargeable battery or dry batteries are weak (b or
"LoBATT" flashes in the display).
b Charge the rechargeable battery/replace the dry batteries
(pages 36, 37).
•The rechargeable battery or dry batteries have not been
installed correctly.
b Install the battery(ies) with correct polarity (pages 36, 37).
•The lock of the lid is not released.
b Slide OPEN after charging the rechargeable battery/
replacing the dry batteries or attaching the recorder to the
station.
•The microphone is not connected (when recording with the
recorder detached from the station).
b Connect the microphone.
•The recording level is too low (during manual recording).
b Adjust the recording level (page 15).
•The headphones plug is not connected firmly.
b Plug in the plug of the headphones firmly to the remote
control. Plug in the plug of the remote control firmly to
2/REMOTE.
•The plug of the remote control is dirty.
b Clean it with a cloth.
•AVLS is on.
b Slide AVLS to NORMAL (page 23).
Cause/Solution
•The AC power adaptor is not plugged in securely.
b Plug it in securely to the DC IN 9V jack and the wall
outlet.
•The recorder is not attached securely to the station.
b Attach it correctly (page 7).
•The AC power adaptor is not connected properly.
b Connect it properly.