Radio reception

Problem

Cause/Solution

 

 

Preset tuning is not possible.

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

 

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

 

 

The stations cannot be received.

Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory

The sound is hampered by

power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s

noises.

antenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM

 

antenna in the rear/side glass.)

 

 

Automatic tuning is not

The broadcast signal is too weak.

possible.

t Use manual tuning.

 

 

The “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

 

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

 

t Set to the MONO mode (page 16).

 

 

Interference occurs during FM

The WIDE mode is selected.

reception.

t Set the IF mode to IF AUTO (page 16).

 

 

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Display

Cause

Solution

NO MAG

The disc magazine is not inserted in

Insert the magazine in the CD/MD

the CD/MD unit.

unit.

 

 

 

NO DISC

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD

Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

unit.

 

 

 

 

NG DISCS

A CD/MD cannot play because of

Insert another CD/MD.

some problem.

 

 

A CD is dirty or inserted upside

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

ERROR*1

down.*2

 

An MD does not playback because of

Insert another MD.

 

 

some problem.*2

 

1

No tracks have been recorded on an

Play an MD with recorded tracks

BLANK*

MD.*2

on it.

RESET

The CD/MD unit cannot be operated

Press the reset button on the unit.

because of some problem.

 

 

 

 

 

The lid of the MD unit is open or the

Close the lid or insert the MDs

NO READY MDs are not inserted properly.

properly.

HI TEMP

The ambient temperature is more than

Wait until the temperature goes

50°C (122°F).

down below 50°C (122°F).

 

 

 

*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display.

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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