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Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: Extremely low volume on all settings

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:53:55 -0700

When I start the CD player or radio the volume ist almost inaudibly low. It doesn't increase with setting for volume.
It's a Sony CFD-S05 model casette, cd and radio.

⟐ Commented April 03, 2026 at 13:53 MST

Sony CMT-CPX1: Sony CMT-CPX1 – Tuning knob issue (frequency keeps changing)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:20:18 -0700

Hello,

I’m having an issue with the tuning knob on my Sony CMT-CPX1.

When I move the tuning button up, the frequency decreases as expected. However, when I return it to the neutral position, the frequency keeps increasing on its own.

The same thing happens when increasing the frequency — once I put the knob back to neutral, it keeps changing instead of stopping.

Has anyone experienced this issue or knows what could be causing it?

Thank you for your help.

Greetings from Belgium.

⟐ Commented February 20, 2026 at 23:20 MST

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: Speakers No Longer Working: Any Glaringly Obvious Issues?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:06:04 -0700

This is my first time self-servicing any of my electronics on this level. The tape and CD players both work, but no sound comes out. Got the thing open enough to take a look at the circuitboard, but wanted to see if maybe there's something clearly wrong for me to start at before I go wild goose hunting for my problem?

⟐ Commented February 05, 2026 at 19:06 MST

Sony Diskman D-4: My D-4 is not working

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:13:22 -0700

The unit is not currently working. I do not have the original battery pack or a 9V power adapter required for this model. I only have a 12V charger, which I did not use to test it to avoid potential damage. I opened the unit and found no visible issues inside—no corrosion, loose wires, or obvious broken components.

⟐ Commented January 01, 2026 at 16:13 MST

Sony CDP-C265 CD Changer: Why does error show on

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:01:12 -0700

Why does cd player show on sreen

⟐ Commented November 05, 2025 at 21:01 MST

Sony CD Player: Why won’t the magazine eject on my Sony C10?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:22:19 -0700

Sony C10 10 disc CD player magazine will not eject.

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: The speakers no longer produce any sound

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:23:38 -0700

I have this problem too. It was purchased in late 2012. Has less than 30 hours play time on it. Has not been mistreated or even rarely moved around. Played fine in January 2022. Sat for a few months unused. In May the speakers no longer produce any sound. Power, CD, cassette, FM all work fine. No sound through headphone jack. Where is the IC amp (on the circuit board?) and what does it look like? Are there instructions on where to buy one and how to change it out? I see how to take the player apart on in internet but that's it. Help me Obwan, you're my only hope! In other words, it would cost more to send it out, pay to get it fixed and returned than the unit cost new originally.

⟐ Commented October 01, 2025 at 14:23 MST

Sony CMT-CPX1: Sony CMT-CPX1 next track/fast forward selector opens CD door.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:56:51 -0700

HI all!! I have a SONY MICRO Hi-Fi Component Unit Model No CMT-CPX1, and when I turn the selector for the next track on the CD, the CD tray opens, as if I had pressed the eject button. The same thing happens, when i try to fast forward a tape. The selector, as you can see in the picture, has multiple functions, depending on the selected source. It is like pressing 2 buttons at the same time. What could be the problem and how it could be repaired?

⟐ Commented August 07, 2025 at 23:56 MST

Sony CD Player: sony CMT-EH26 can do everything but read cds

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:05:44 -0700

I have this old sony micro hi-fi component system CMT-EH26, it has been stuck in the shed for a year and before then it could play cds just fine, but now when ive been able to take it out and clean it (it was covered in very fine sawdust) it can do all of the usuall functions but read cds. so, the remote works, tape player works (havent tried recorder yet) audio in works with my phone, radio, ect

but basically whenever i put in the disc (label up) it starts reading, then tells me theres no disc inside. ofc its a problem with the laser but idk how to fix it, or replace it because i cant find what model/type the laser is.

i do not plan to fix it myself, i only want to know how expensive the laser will be to replace so i know no technician is scamming me (the techs in my area have a very bad reputation, i dont think every technician does this and i do not mind paying well for their labour but, i dont trust it yk) so ill get the technician to both replace the laser and clean the inside because i dont trust myself either.

also its my first time using this website and i do not know how to add different models so i think its an only admin/mod thing so if someone could also add the CMT-EH26 model to the list, it would be great for not only me but other people 👍

thank you so much for reading, hope you have a good one today :3

⟐ Commented June 29, 2025 at 9:05 MST

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: The Sony CFD-S05 unit will not power up

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:45:14 -0700

When I try to turn the unit on it briefly reads 3 (volume indicator and Mega Bass). It then immediately shuts down. I have tried with batteries and the power cord.

⟐ Commented June 26, 2025 at 14:45 MST

Sony CD Player: Why won’t my CD Walkman turn on?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:10:07 -0700

Okay, so I have a CD Walkman model DE-220 and it won’t turn on at all. I’ve tried to open it but I think I missed some screws somewhere and I can’t find them. Could you please help? Have a nice day!

the previous picture is what I think may be causing the problem, but I’m new to this stuff so I’m not sure. I think it’s corrosion.

⟐ Answer edited April 28, 2025 at 18:10 MST

Sony CD Walkman D-NF430: Sony D-NF430 turning itself off before reading the disk

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:54:34 -0700

I tried to replace the laser assembly from a donor machine because my main CD player started skipping and stuttering despite the CD and the laser seeming pristine. The donor is a much better taken care of machine with sound issues so I assumed using that ones laser assembly on the older one would be fine.

I get the new laser assembly into the older CD player.

It spins up and the screen cycles the Walkman logo, But right as, or just before, it starts reading the files, it shuts down and stops spinning the disk. It does this with both the new and old laser assembly.

I've checked to make sure all the connections were clean and firm, none of the ribbons or wires are pinched or exposed as far as I can tell, the laser on both assemblies are, at least to the naked eye, perfectly fine, I've put in new batteries, and I've checked multiple CD's that I know should play, only to be met with the same result.

Sony CD Walkman D-NF430: Why are the buttons on my D-NF4530 CD Walkman suddenly not working?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:40:28 -0700

I've had this walkman for at least a year, using it off and on, but only recently started "daily driving" it for work.

It worked fine for a few weeks, but suddenly the buttons don't work. The buttons will click, but nothing happens.

I handle heavy items and get jostled a bit at work, so I assumed it was a loose ribbon or dirty button contacts and best, or a broken control board at worst.

The ribbon seems fine, not loose or pinched or anything.

The button contacts were dirty, but that wasn't the problem.

The board, as far as my limited knowledge can tell, isn't broken in a way I can see.

⟐ Commented January 21, 2025 at 15:40 MST

Sony Walkman NW-E107: Logged on as Limited User account?

Mon, 13 May 2024 22:54:14 -0700

I just installed the Atrac CD software. And this pops out. "You are logged on as a Limited account user. Some functions are not available. In order to have access to all SonicStage functions you must log on to an account as an administrator or Power User privileges." I already am logged in as an administrator. Am I still missing something? I am using a Sony Vaio laptop CS series.

⟐ Commented May 13, 2024 at 22:54 MST

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: I'm getting no audio from the unit

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 07:23:53 -0700

There is no audio coming from the speakers or the headphone jack with the radio, cd or tape. Everything else appears to be working.

⟐ Commented December 16, 2023 at 7:23 MST

Sony CD Walkman D-NF430: Why won’t it play by battery

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:16:44 -0700

battery’s won’t work in compartment

⟐ Answer edited November 22, 2023 at 17:16 MST

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: How can I replace the right speaker?

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:07:33 -0700

I got my mothers old boom box and it seems the right speaker is burnt out. It’s not completely silent it’s just really quiet and is very noticeable for music that was panned to certain sides in mixing.

Is there some way to purchase and replace the speaker? Or send it to sony to fix?

p.s. I don’t intend on replacing the boom box, it has sentimental value

Sony CMT-CPX1: Why does my CMT EX 100 keep opening and closing by itself

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:54:56 -0700

I had this device for a couple years now and used it all the time now when I try to put a disc in it goes down but it goes back up all the time and then when I turn off this device, it goes down and up down and up please help me

⟐ Answered October 27, 2022 at 19:54 MST

Sony Radio CD player and cassette player CFD-S05: The CD player stops every 5 mins aprox (for some seconds)

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:35:36 -0700

how could i fix this?

Sony MZ-R700 Minidisc: My minidic is broken

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:59:34 -0700

will not close, fastener is worn out

⟐ Commented April 01, 2022 at 5:59 MST