Sony MHC-M80D, MHC-M60D, MHC-M40D Error C 13: This disc is dirty

Sony CD player · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codeC 13

This disc is dirty. The manual's first action is: “Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 67).”

Model
Sony MHC-M80D, MHC-M60D, MHC-M40D
Display shows
This disc is dirty (C 13)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 66

What C 13 means

This disc is dirty p. 66

Common causes

  • This disc is dirty. p. 66

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • WARNINGWARNING. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. p. 2
  • CAUTIONCAUTION. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. p. 2

What to do

  1. Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 67). p. 66

If C 13 is still not resolved

  • Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 67). p. 66
    “Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 67).”
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