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 if your car has a 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.

•When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.

t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 31).

Automatic tuning is not possible.

•The local seek mode is set to “ON.” t Set the local seek mode to “OFF”

(page 30).

•The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.

The “STEREO” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Set to the monaural reception mode (page 30).

A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

tCancel monaural reception mode (page 30).

RDSSeek starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

tPress (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “ A F ” or “ T A ” disappears.

No traffic announcements.

•Activate TA function.

•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/MessageError 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.

High Temp

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.

tWait until the temperature goes down below 50°C.

NO Disc

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/ MD unit.

tInsert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

NO Music*1

A CD which is not a music file is inserted.

tInsert a music CD.

Not Ready

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

tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.

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.

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

MessageLocal Seek up/Local Seek down

The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 16).

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