•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 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.
Automatic tuning is not possible.•The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
tSet the local seek mode to “OFF” (page 10).
•The broadcast signal is too weak. tPerform manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet to the monaural reception mode (page 10).
A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.The unit is in monaural reception mode. tCancel monaural reception mode (page
10).
RDSThe SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.The station is
OFF” or
•Activate “TA.”
•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.
tTune 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/Messages
Error displaysThe following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
ERROR*1•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. tClean or insert the CD correctly*2.
•A CD cannot play because of some problem. tInsert another CD*2.
HI TEMPThe ambient temperature is more than 50°C. tWait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C.
NO DISCNo disc is inserted in the CD unit. tInsert discs in the CD unit.
RESETThe CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.
tPress the RESET button on the unit.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
MessagesL.SEEK +/–The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 10).
NO AFThere is no alternative frequency for the current station.
“ | ” or “ | ” |
You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD, the disc number of the CD does not appear in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
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