•The auto aerial will not go up.

t Check the connection of the power aerial 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.

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 programme 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

The speaker/amplifier connection is incorrect.

tSee the supplied installation/connections manual to check the connection.

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 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.

NO INFO

Text information is not written in the ATRAC3/ ATRAC3plus file.

NO MAG

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.

tInsert the magazine in the changer.

NO MUSIC

The disc is not a music file.

tInsert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable changer.

NO NAME

A track/group/disc name is not written in the track.

NOT READ

The disc information has not been read by the unit.

tLoading the disc, then select it on the list.

NOTREADY

The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly.

tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.

OFFSET

There may be an internal malfunction.

tCheck the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

READ

The unit is reading all track and group information on the disc.

tWait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute.

RESET

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

tPress the RESET button (page 4).

“” or “”

During fast-forward or reverse, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

“”

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear 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.

If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.

17