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Error displays/Messages
*1 When the CD/MD changer is connected to the unit,
the disc number of the CD or MD appears in the
display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
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 aerial control lead (blue) or
accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of the car’s aerial booster.
(Only if your car has a built-in FM/MW/LW
aerial in the rear/side glass.)
• Check the connection of the car aerial.
• The auto aerial will not go up.
tCheck the connection of the power aerial
control lead.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
tSet the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 27).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “on.”
tSet the local seek mode to “off”
(page 26).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tPerform manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet to the monaural reception mode
(page 26).
A programme broadcast in stereo is heard
in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tCancel monaural reception mode
(page 26).
RDS
The Seek starts after a few seconds of
listening.
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
tPress (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly until
“AF, TA-off” appears.
No traffic announcements.
• Activate “TA.”
• The station does not broadcast any traffic
announcements despite being TP.
tTune in another station.
PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”
• The current station is not an RDS station.
• RDS data has not been received.
• The station does not specify the programme
type.
Error displays
(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)
The following indications will flash for about 5
seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Blank*
1
No tracks have been recorded on an MD*
2
.
tPlay an MD with recorded tracks on it.
Error*
1
• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down*
2
.
tClean or insert the CD correctly.
• A CD/MD cannot play because of some
problem*
2
.
tInsert another CD/MD.
Failure
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is
incorrect.
tSee the installation guide manual of this
model to check the connection.
High Temp
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
tWait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C.
NO Disc*
1
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
tInsert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO Magazine
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD
unit.
tInsert the magazine in the CD unit.
NO Music*
2
A CD which is not a music file is inserted in
the MP3 playable CD unit.
tInsert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD
unit.
Offset
There may be an internal malfunction.
tCheck the connection. If the error
indication remains on in the display,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Push Reset
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because
of some problem.
tPress the RESET button on the unit.