During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Press (SENS) to set the monaural reception mode to “MONO-ON.”

An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

tPress (SENS) until “MONO-OFF” appears.

RDSThe SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

tDeactivate TA (page 7).

No traffic announcements.

•Activate TA (page 7).

•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/Messages

ERROR

•The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. t Clean or insert the disc correctly.

•The disc cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another disc.

FAILURE

The speaker/amplifier connection is incorrect.

tSee the supplied installation/connections manual to check the connection.

HI TEMP

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.

tWait until the temperature goes down below 50°C.

L.SEEK +/–

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO AF

There is no alternative frequency for the current station.

tPress (SEEK) +/– while the station name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears).

NO NAME

A track/disc name is not written in the track.

NO TP

The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

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 unit 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.

“*”

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

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.

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