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Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in
the station that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) until “MEM” appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will be
erased.
Receiving the stored
stations
1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
If preset tuning does not work
— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search
for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until
“LCL” indicator appears.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the
desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO” indicator
appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
To return to normal, press (SENS) again.
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound.
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency
signal and high frequency signal with a sharper
curve than conventional bass boost.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even
while the vocal volume remains the same. You
can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily
with (D) (D-BASS) button.
Adjusting the bass curve
Press (D) (D-BASS) repeatedly to select
the desired bass curve.
As the D-BASS number increases so does the
effect.
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
Selecting the sound
position
— My Best sound Position (MBP)
When you drive without passengers, you can
enjoy the most comfortable sound environment
with “My Best sound Position.”
“My Best sound Position” has two presets,
which adjust the sound level of balance and
fader. You can select one very easily with the
MBP button.
Press (MBP) repeatedly for the desired
listening position.
The mode of “My Best sound Position” is
shown in the display in order of the table.
If you want to adjust the sound level of
balance and fader more precisely, you can do
it using the (SEL) button.
Notes
• When the BAL (balance) or FAD (fader) in
"Adjusting the sound characteristics" is adjusted.
the MBP setting returns OFF.
• When MBP is set to OFF, the BAL and FAD setting
is activated.
Display
window
MBP-A
MBP-B
MBP-OFF
Right
– 4dB
0
0
Left
0
– 4dB
0
Front
0
0
0
Rear
– 4dB
– 4dB
0
Balance Level Fader Level
0dB
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
Level
Frequency (Hz)
CD playback
A disc cannot be loaded.
• Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or
in the wrong way.
Playback does not begin.
• Dirty or defective disc.
• CD-R that is not finalized.
• You tried to playback a CD-R not designed
for audio use.
• Some CD-Rs may not play due to its
recording equipment or the disc condition.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.
CD will not be ejected.
The operation buttons do not function.
Press the reset button.
The sound skips from vibration.
• The unit is installed at an angle of more than
60°.
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of
the car.
The sound skips.
Dirty or defective disc.
Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car’s antenna
booster. (Only when your car has built-in
FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.)
• Check the connection of the car antenna.
• The auto antenna will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power
antenna control lead.
• Check the frequency.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
t Set the local seek mode to “OFF”.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to the monaural reception mode.
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
General
No sound.
• Adjust the volume with volume + button.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the center position
for a 2-speaker system.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
• The power cord or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power connecting cord is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
• An optional power amplifier is connected
and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
• The beep sound is canceled.
Indications disappear from/do not appear in
the display.
• The clock display disappears if you press
(OFF) for 2 seconds.
tPress (OFF) again for 2 seconds to
display the clock.
• Remove the front panel and clean the
connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors”
for details.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the
ON, ACC, or OFF position.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
car’s accessory power connector.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• The car does not have an ACC position.
t Press (SRC) (or insert a disc) to turn on
the unit.
The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
The power antenna does not extend.
The power antenna does not have a relay box.
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Cancel monaural reception mode.
Error displays
Error displays
The following indications will flash for a while.
E-04
A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
t Clean or insert the CD correctly.
E-99
The CD unit cannot be operated because of
some problem.
t Press the RESET button on the unit.
If these solutions do not help improve the
situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.