MP3 files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

–a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.

–a disc recorded in Multi Session.

–a disc to which data can be added.

The ATRAC CD cannot play.

•The disc is not created by authorized software, such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.

•Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be played.

The display items do not scroll.

•For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.

•“A.SCRL” is set to off.

t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 11) or press (SCRL) on the card remote commander.

The sound skips.

•Installation is not correct.

t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a sturdy part of the car.

•Defective or dirty disc.

The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.

Press the RESET button (page 4).

“MS” or “MD” dose not appear on the source display when both the optional MGS- X1 and MD changer are connected.

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

tPress (SOURCE) until “MS” or “MD” appears, then press (MODE) repeatedly.

Radio reception

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 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 7).

Preset tuning is not possible.

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

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Automatic tuning is not possible.

•Setting of the local seek mode is not correct. t Tuning stops too frequently:

Press (SENS) until “LOCAL-ON” appears. t Tuning does not stop at a station:

Press (SENS) repeatedly until “MONO- ON” or “MONO-OFF” (FM), or “LOCAL- OFF” (AM) appears.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Press (SENS) to set the monaural reception mode to “MONO-ON.”

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

tPress (SENS) until “MONO-OFF” appears.

Error displays/Messages

BLANK*1

Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*2

tPlay an MD with recorded tracks.

ERROR*1

•The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 t Clean or insert the disc correctly.

•The disc cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another disc.

FAILURE (Illuminates until any button is pressed.)

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.

tSee the installation guide manual of this

model to check the connection.

FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.)

When the XM tuner is connected, storing an XM radio channel into a preset failed.

tBe sure to receive the channel that you want to store, then try it again.

LOAD

The changer is loading the disc.

tWait until loading is complete.

L.SEEK +/–

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO DATA

All custom names have been deleted, or none are not stored.

NO DISC

The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer.

tInsert discs in the changer.

NO ID3

ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file.