Preset tuning is not possible.

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

•Setting of the local seek mode is not correct. t Tuning stops too frequently:

Press (SENS) until “LOCAL-ON” appears. t Tuning does not stop at a station:

Press (SENS) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” or “MONO-OFF” (FM), or “LOCAL-OFF” (MW/ LW) appears.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

tPerform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

tPress (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” appreas.

RDS

The 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.

•A blank disk has been inserted.

•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.

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 ID3

ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file.

NO INFO

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

NO MUSIC

The disc is not a music file.

tInsert a music CD.

NO NAME

A track/group/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.

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.

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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