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
•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 22).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•The local seek mode is set to “on.”
t Set the local seek mode to “off” (page 21).
•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 (page 21).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tCancel monaural reception mode (page 21).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
The wide mode is selected.
tSet the IF mode to “IF Auto” (page 21).
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
tPlay 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.*2
t Insert another CD/MD.
High Temp
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 Mag
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
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.
*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.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Messages
LCL Seek +/–
The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 16).
“
” or “ 
”
You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
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