Sony CDX-M3DI operating instructions Error displays/Messages, Radio reception

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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 if your car has a 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.

•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 25).

•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 to the monaural reception mode (page 25).

A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

Error displays/Messages

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(MS).

tPlay an MD (MS) with recorded tracks on it.

Cannot Play

The unit cannot playback certain files due to a difference in format.

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.*2

t Insert another CD/MD.

Expired

•Try to playback audio data with expired data limits.

•Try to playback audio data with data limits, but the clock has not been set.

t You must set the date in the menu.

File Error

•Cannot read the data.

•The data is damaged or corrupted.

High Temp

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

tCancel monaural reception mode (page 25).

Interference occurs during FM reception.

The wide mode is selected.

tSet the IF mode to “IF AUTO” (page 25).

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C (122°F).

tWait until the temperature goes down below 50°C (122°F).

NO Disc

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/ MD unit.

tInsert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

NO Music*1

A CD which is not a music file is inserted.

tInsert a music CD.

Not Ready

The lid of the MD unit (MDX-40) is open or the MDs are not inserted properly.

tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.

Push Reset

The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.

tPress the reset button on the unit.

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Contents FM/AM Optional controller accessory Supplied controller accessoryWelcome Table of Contents Location of controls Seek -/+ buttons g Sound button Mode button b Number buttons REP ShufScreen button d Menu button VOL +/- buttons j ATT button 24 k Graphic buttonMoisture condensation PrecautionsTo maintain high sound quality RWs rewritable CDs Playback order of the MP3 files Playback order of the folders and files is as followsGeneral top menu display Icons and the contents of settingsGeneral top menu display General menu displaySetting the clock and the calendar Resetting the unitGetting Started With this unit CD Player CD/MD Unit optionalPlaying a disc With optional unitClock mode Standard modeDisplay items Repeat Play Playing tracks repeatedlyPlaying tracks in random order Shuffle PlayLabeling a CD Erasing the Disc MemoLocating a track/disc by name Best Tuning Memory BTMRadio List-upReceiving the stored stations If preset tuning does not workIf FM stereo reception is poor Storing the station names Storing station namesStation Memo Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name Press EnterDuring radio reception, press List momentarily Tuning in a station through a listErasing the station name Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired stationImage Settings Selecting the display mode and display patternClock mode By the card remote commander By the unitAuto Clear Spectrum analyzer/Panorama/ Full motion mode Blend Level Spectrum analyzer Panorama/ Full motion modeBackground Setting a backgroundSetting the character color Color SelAdjusting the character color Switching images as a slide showSlide Show Quickly attenuating the sound Other FunctionsPress ATT Changing the sound and display settings DSO mode and image of virtual speakers Setting the equalizer EQ7Adjusting the equalizer curve Selecting the equalizer curveAdjusting the front and rear volume Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the front/rear speakersAdjusting the cut-off frequency for the subwoofers Adjusting the volume of the subwoofersPress M or m repeatedly to select the cut-off frequency Adjusting the volume level Connecting auxiliary audio equipmentSelecting auxiliary equipment Replacing the lithium battery MaintenanceFuse replacement Additional InformationRemoving the unit Remove the protection collarCD Player section SpecificationsPower amplifier section Tuner sectionTroubleshooting CD/MD playbackError displays Error displays/MessagesRadio reception Local Seek up/Local Seek down MessagesAbout ID3 tag version 04US+03BCO-U.fm

CDX-M3DI specifications

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