CD/MD playback
The disc cannot be loaded.
•Another disc is already loaded.
•The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.
The disc does not playback.
•Defective or dirty disc.
•The
MP3 files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3 format and version (page 15).
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.Scroll” is set to off.
tSet “A.Scroll on” (page 12) or press (SCRL) on the card remote commander.
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
tInstall 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” does not appear on the source display when both the optional
This unit recognizes
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 aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster (only when your car has
•Check the connection of the car aerial.
•The auto aerial will not go up.
tCheck the connection of the power aerial control lead.
•Check the frequency.
•When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.
tSet the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6).
Preset tuning is not possible.
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•The local seek mode is set to “on.” t Set “Local” to “off” (page 12).
•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 Set “Mono” to “on” (page 12).
An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tSet “Mono” to “off” (page 12).
RDS
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.
The station is
tDeactivate TA (page 9).
No traffic announcements.
•Activate TA (page 9).
•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.
t Tune in another station.
PTY displays “- - - - - - -
•The current station is not an RDS station.
•RDS data has not been received.
•The station does not specify the programme type.
Error displays/MessagesBlank*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 connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
tSee the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection.
Load
The changer is loading the disc.
tWait until loading is complete.
Local Seek +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
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