A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.The unit is in monaural reception mode.tCancel monaural reception mode (page 21).RDSThe SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.The station is non-TP or has weak signal.tPress (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF- OFF” or “TA-OFF” appears.No traffic announcements.•Activate “TA.”•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.tTune 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 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*1No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2tPlay an MD with recorded tracks on it.ERROR*1•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 tClean or insert the CD correctly.•A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem.*2tInsert another CD/MD.HI TEMPThe ambient temperature is more than 50°C.tWait until the temperature goes down below 50°C.NO DISCNo disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.tInsert discs in the CD/MD unit.NO MAGThe disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/ MD unit.tInsert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.NOTREADYThe lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are not inserted properly.tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.
RESETThe CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.tPress the RESET button on the unit.

*1 When an error occurs during playback of a MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD 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.

MessagesL.SEEK +/–The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 13).NO AFThere is no alternative frequency for the current station.NOT READThe unit is reading the TOC* information.**WAIT**

The unit is reading the TOC* information.

“” or “ ”

You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

*TOC = Table of Contents

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