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Error displays/Messages
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 a car’s aerial booster.
(Only when your car has 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.
t
Check the connection of the power aerial
control lead.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
t
Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 26).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
t
Set the local seek mode to “OFF”
(page 24).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t
Perform manual tuning.
The “STEREO” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t
Set the monaural reception mode to
“ON” (page 24).
A programme broadcast in stereo is heard
in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t
Cancel monaural reception mode
(page 24).
RDS
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of
listening.
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
t
Press
(AF/TA)
repeatedly until “AF, TA-
OFF” appears.
No traffic announcements.
• Activate “TA.”
• The station does not broadcast any traffic
announcements despite being TP.
t
Tune in another station.
PTY displays “--------.”
• The current station is not an RDS station.
• RDS data has not been received.
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
t
Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.
ERROR
*
1
• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*
2
t
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
• A CD/MD cannot play because of some
problem.
t
Insert another CD/MD.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is
incorrect.
t
See the installation guide manual of this
model to check the connection.
HI TEMP
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
t
Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C.
NO DISC
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
t
Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO MAG
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD
unit.
t
Insert the magazine in the CD unit.
NO MUSIC
A CD which is not a music file is inserted in
the MP3 playable CD unit.
t
Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD
unit.
NOTREADY
The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are
not inserted properly.
t
Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
t
Check the connection. If the error
indication remains on in the display,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
RESET
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because
of some problem.
t
Press the RESET button on the unit.
