Radio receptionPreset 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 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 built-in FM/MW/ LW aerial in the rear/side glass).

•Check the connection of the car aerial.

•The auto aerial will not go up.

t Check the connection of the power aerial control lead.

•Check the frequency.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

•The local seek mode is set to “ON.”

t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page 11).

•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 the monaural reception mode to “ON” (page 11).

A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

tCancel monaural reception mode (page 11).

RDSThe SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

tPress (TA) repeatedly until “TA-OFF” appears.

No traffic announcements.

•Activate “TA.”

•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/MessagesError displays

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

ERROR

•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. t Clean or insert the CD correctly.

•A CD cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another CD.

FAILURE

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.

tSee the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection.

HI TEMP

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.

tWait until the temperature goes down below 50°C.

OFFSET

There may be an internal malfunction.

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

RESET

The CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.

tPress the RESET button on the unit.

MessagesL.SEEK +/–

The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 11).

NO AF

There 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.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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