Sony HCD-NE5 Manual

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The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 26).

• Replace the disc.

• Try moving the system to a place without

vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or

placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

Play does not start from the first track.

• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”

and “SHUF(FLE)” disappear to return to Normal
Play.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back (CMT-
NE5 only).

• CMT-NE3 does not play MP3 audio.

• Recording was not performed according to the

ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet in the
expansion format.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3”.

• The data is not stored in MP3 format.

• Discs containing tracks other than MPEG1, 2

Audio Layer-3 files cannot be played.

MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than
others (CMT-NE5 only).

• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,

playback may take more time than usual if:

– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the album and track organization structure is

very complex.

The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not
appear correctly (CMT-NE5 only).

• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1,

level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 12).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 6).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good

reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals

along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.

• Keep the antennas away from the system and

other components.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied

AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “STEREO” appears in the

display.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 27).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 27).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 27).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.

• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean

them using a cleaning cassette (page 27).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 27).

The tape does not record.

• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.

• The tab has been removed from the cassette.

Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 27).

• The tape has wound to the end.

Optional components

There is no sound.

• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”

(page 22) and check the condition of the system.

• Connect the component properly (page 21) while

checking:

– if the cords are connected properly.

– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.

• Turn on the connected component.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the connected component and start playing.

• Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears

(page 21).

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