Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
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 the car’s antenna booster. (Only if your car has a
•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 23).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•The local seek mode is set to “on.” t Set the local seek mode to “off”
•The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to the monaural reception mode (page 21).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tCancel monaural reception mode (page 21).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
The wide mode is selected.
tSet the IF mode to
Error displays/Messages
Error displays
(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)
The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Blank*1
No tracks have been recorded on an MD*2.
tPlay an MD with recorded tracks on it.
Error*1
•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down*2. t Clean or insert the CD correctly.
•A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem*2.
t Insert another CD/MD.
Failure*3 (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*3 (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.
High Temp
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C (122°F).
tWait until the temperature goes down below 50°C (122°F).
NO Disc*1
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
tInsert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO Magazine
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD unit.
tInsert the magazine in the CD unit.
NO Music*2
A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit.
tInsert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD unit.
Offset
There may be an internal malfunction.
tCheck the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Push Reset
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.
tPress the RESET button on the unit.
*1 When the CD/MD changer is connected to the unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
*3 “Failure” (small case) and “FAILURE” (upper case) are different messages.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Messages
Local Seek +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 16).
“ | ” or “ | ” |
You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
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