Sony CDX-5100RDS, CDX-4100RDS manual Troubleshooting Guide, CD playback, Radio reception

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Troubleshooting Guide

The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit.

Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures.

General

Problem

No sound

Cause/Solution

∙Adjust the volume with the button.

∙Set the fader control to the centre position for 2-speaker systems.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

∙The power cord or battery has been disconnected.

∙The reset button has been pressed. nStore stations into memory again.

Indications do not appear in the display window.

No beep tone.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details.

∙An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT.

∙The beep tone is muted (page 13).

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CD playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause/Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD cannot be loaded.

∙ Another CD is already loaded.

 

 

 

∙ The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.

Play does not begin.

CD is automatically ejected.

The operation buttons do not function.

The sound skips due to vibration.

Radio reception

Dusty disc.

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.

Press the reset button.

∙The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.

∙The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

Problem

Cause/Solution

 

 

Preset tuning is not possible.

∙ Memorise the correct frequency.

 

∙ The broadcast is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

The broadcast is too weak. nUse manual tuning.

∙Tune in precisely.

•The broadcast is too weak.

nPress the SENSBTM button to enter the MONO mode.

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Contents FM/MW/LW General FeaturesOptional rotary commander can be used for the CDX-4100RDS CD player sectionTable of Contents Precautions Detaching and Attaching the Front PanelDetaching the Front Panel Setting the Clock Attaching the Front PanelCD Player Operation Playing Tracks in Random Radio ReceptionPlaying Tracks Repeatedly Searching for Stations AutomaticallyTuning in by Adjusting the Frequency BTM Best Tuning Memory FunctionMemorising Stations Automatically Overview of the RDS Function RDS FunctionsReceiving the Memorised Stations Displaying the Station NameListening to Traffic Announcements Listening to a Regional ProgrammePresetting the Volume of Traffic Announcements Selecting the Programme TypePress again within five seconds Using RDS Data for Setting the Clock AutomaticallyTo cancel the CT function, press these buttons again Programme types will be displayed in the order shown aboveMuting the Sound Quickly Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low VolumeOther Functions Muting the Beep ToneCleaning the Connectors MaintenanceFuse Replacement Dismounting the UnitOptional Rotary Commander RM-X2S Rotary Commander LabelsFor the CDX-4100RDS Refer to the pages in r for details Power Select switch located on the bottom of the unitLocation of Controls Loud loudness button !£ OFF button 46!£Specifications Power amplifier sectionTroubleshooting Guide CD playbackRadio reception Error displays Display Cause SolutionCaractéristiques Table des matières Fonctionnement du lecteur deRemarques sur les CD PrécautionsRetrait et pose de la façade Remarque sur la condensation dhumiditéRéglage de l’horloge Pose de la façadeAvertisseur Fonctionnement du lecteur de CD Réception radio RépétitionRecherche automatique des stations Accord par réglage de la fréquence Si la réception FM stéréo n’est pas bonneMémorisation de stations particulières Mémorisation automatique des stationsPrésentation du système Fonctions RDSRéception des stations mémorisées Mémorisée la station que vous voulez écouterAppuyez sur la touche AF/TA Affichage du nom des stations et émetteursFonction AF Obtenir l’affichage de l’indication AFEcoute d’une émission régionale Préréglage du volume des messages de radioguidage Sélection du type d’émissionPour obtenir un son Autres fonctionsRéglage du son Équilibré même à faibleEntretien Remplacement du fusibleCoupure des bips sonores Nettoyage des connecteursRemarques sur le satellite de commande en option Etiquettes pour le satellite de commandeRetrait de lappareil Nomenclature des touches Spécifications Section lecteur de CDSection amplificateur de puissance Guide de dépannage Lecture de CDRéception radio Affichage Cause Solution Affichage d’erreursCD-Spieler EigenschaftenAllgemeines TunerInhalt Bedienung des CD-SpielersHinweise zur CDs SicherheitsmaßnahmenAbnehmen und Anbringen der Frontplatte Hinweis zur FeuchtigkeitskondensationEinstellen der Uhr Anbringen der FrontplatteWarnton Auswerfen der CD Bedienung des CD- SpielersWiedergabe einer CD Suchen des gewünschtenWiedergabe von Titeln in willkürlicher Reihenfolge RadioempfangWiederholte Wiedergabe Automatisches Suchen nach einer SendestationAutomatisches Speichern von Sendestationen Bei schlechtem UKWEinstellen einer Sendestation durch Einstellen der Frequenz Empfang Monauraler ModusHalten Sie die gewünschte Stationstaste Speichern der gewünschten SendestationenEmpfangen der gespeicherten Sendestationen Bis 6 , auf der der gewünschte Sender gespeichert istAnzeigen des Sendernamens RDS-FunktionenÜberblick über RDS AF-FunktionEmpfangen von Verkehrsdurchsagen RegionalprogrammeFortsetzung siehe nächste Seite n Die Taste SEL gedrückt halten Auswählen des ProgrammtypsVoreinstellen der Lautstärke von Verkehrsdurchsagen Programme Display-AnzeigeGeringer Lautstärke Weitere FunktionenEinstellen des Klangs Automatisches Einstellen der Uhrzeit mit RDSStummschalten des Signaltons Wechseln der BeleuchtungsfarbeWartung Herausnehmen der Einheit Beim CDX-4100RDSDie Aufkleber für den Joystick Taste Intro Intro-Scan Funktion Lage und Funktion der BedienelementeTaste Loud Loudness !£ Taste OFF 46!£ Taste Repeat Repeat-FunktionTechnische Daten EndverstärkerBehebung von Störungen RadioempfangFehleranzeigen Anzeige Ursache AbhilfeSezione lettore CD CaratteristicheCaratteristiche generali Sezione sintonizzatoreIndice Uso lettore a CDNota sulla condensazione di umidità PrecauzioniApplicazione e rimozione del pannello anteriore Rimozione del pannello anterioreRegolazione dell’orologio Applicazione del pannello anterioreSuoneria di avvertimento Espulsione CD Uso lettore a CDRiproduzione CD Individuazione dell’inizio dei braniRiproduzione di brani in ordine casuale Ricezione radioRiproduzione ripetuta Funzione di ripetizioneSe la ricezione in FM stereo è di bassa qualità Per sintonizzare regolandoMemorizzazione delle sole stazioni desiderate Memorizzazione automatica delle stazioniPresentazione delle funzioni RDS Funzioni RDSRicezione delle stazioni memorizzate Visualizzazione del nome della stazioneAscolto di programmi regionali Funzione AFSintonizzazione delle stazioni RDS memorizzate dalle reti Selezionare una stazione FM Premere il tasto AF/TAIndicazione EON Cancellazione del modo TAAscolto di notiziari sul traffico Ricezione di notiziari di emergenzaDurante la Selezione del tipo di programmaTipi di programmi Display Ricezione FM nSul display apparirà l’indicazione PTYAscolto dei bassi e degli Acuti anche a volumeAltre funzioni Disattivazione rapida audioDisattivazione del segnale acustico Commutazione del colore di illuminazioneManutenzione Rimozione dell’apparecchio Per il modello CDX-4100RDSEtichette del comando rotatorio Durante la riproduzione di CD Posizione dei tastiTasto Loud sonorità !£ Tasto OFF spegnimento 46!£ Tasto Intro scorrimento delle introduzioniCaratteristiche tecniche Sezione amplificatore di potenzaRiproduzione di CD Guida alla soluzione di problemiCaratteristichc generali Ricezione radioMessaggi di errore Display Causa SoluzioneActual total numberSony CDX-4100/5100RDS E,F,G,I

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