Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

•Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary.

•The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

•Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

•No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 47).

•Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display.

RDS does not work.

•Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station.

•Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want does not appear.

•Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.

Remote commander

The remote does not function.

•Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.

•Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.

•Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.

•Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears while you perform Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 27) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC. PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC. PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 35).

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.

If you are unable to remedy the

 

problem using the

 

 

 

troubleshooting guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

 

the problem (page 24). However, note that all

Additional

memorized settings will be reset to their

 

factory settings and you will have to readjust

 

all settings on the receiver.

 

 

Information

If the problem persist

 

 

 

 

 

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if

 

service personnel changes some parts during

 

repair, these parts may be retained.

 

Reference sections for clearing

 

the receiver’s memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To clear

See

 

 

 

 

 

All memorized settings

page 24

 

 

 

 

 

Customized sound fields

page 45

 

 

 

 

 

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