Sony CDX-C610RDS manual Troubleshooting guide, CD/MD playback, Radio reception

Troubleshooting guide

The following check will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	•Adjust the volume with (+).
	•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
	systems.
The contents of the memory	• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
have been erased.	• The reset button has been pressed.
	nStore again into the memory.

Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning

display.the connectors” (page 21) for details.

CD/MD playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
A disc cannot be loaded.	•Another CD is already loaded.
	•The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way
	(MD).
Play does not begin.	Defective MD or dusty CD.
A disc is automatically ejected.	The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.
The operation buttons do not	Press the reset button.
function.
The sound skips due to	• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.
vibration.	• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

Radio reception

Problem	Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.	• Memorise the correct frequency.
	• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not	The broadcast signal is too weak.
possible.	nUse manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.	•Tune in the frequency correctly.
	•The broadcast signal is too weak.
	nSet to the MONO mode (page 9).

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Additional Information

RDS

Problem	Cause/Solution
A SEEK starts after a few	The station in non-TP or weaken signal.
seconds of listening.	nPress (AF/TA) until “AF.TA-OFF” appears.
No traffic announcements.	•Activate “TA.”
	•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements
	despite being TP. nTune in another station.
PTY displays “NONE”.	The station does not specify the programme type.

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Actual total number: Sony CDX-C610RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-856-122-12(2)