During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to “Mono-on” (page 11).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

tSet to “Mono-off” (page 11).

Interference occurs during FM reception. IF mode is set to “Wide.”

tSet to “IF-Auto” (page 11).

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 (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 (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.

Load

The changer is loading the disc.

tWait until loading is complete.

Local Seek +/–

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO Data

All custom names have been deleted, or none are stored.

NO Disc

The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer.

tInsert discs in the changer.

NO Disc Name

A disc name is not written in the track.

NO Group Name

A group name is not written in the track.

NO ID3 Tag

ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file.

NO Info

Text information is not written in the ATRAC3/ ATRAC3plus file.

NO Magazine

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.

tInsert the magazine in the changer.

NO Music

The disc is not a music file.

tInsert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable

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NO Track Name

A track name is not written in the track.

Not Read

The disc information has not been read by the unit.

tLoading the disc, then select it on the list.

Not Ready

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

tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.

Offset

There may be an internal malfunction.

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

Read

The unit is reading all track and group information on the disc.

tWait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute.

Push Reset

The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem.

tPress the RESET button (page 4).

“ ” or “ ”

During fast-forward or reverse, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

“s”

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear 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.

If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.