GIGA PANEL playback

The GIGA PANEL is not recognised by the computer when it is connected to the computer.

The USB cable is disconnected.

tConnect the USB cable.

MP3/WMA file cannot be transferred to the

GIGA PANEL.

•The USB cable is not connected properly. t Connect the USB cable properly.

•There is insufficient free space on the GIGA PANEL to transfer audio files.

t Delete any unnecessary audio files or transfer files to your computer to increase free space.

•Audio files with a limited playing period or playing count may not be transferred due to restrictions set by copyright holders. For details on the settings of each audio file, contact the distributor.

The number of audio files that can be transferred is limited. (Available recording time is short.)

•There is insufficient free space on the GIGA PANEL to transfer audio files.

t Delete any unnecessary audio files or transfer files to your computer to increase free space.

•Non-audio data is stored in the GIGA PANEL to where you want to transfer audio files.

t Delete non-audio data or transfer it to your computer to increase free space.

Operation becomes unstable with the GIGA PANEL connected to the computer.

• USB hub or USB extension cable is used.

tConnecting via a USB hub or USB extension is not guaranteed. Connect the supplied USB cable directly to the computer.

The file cannot be copied from the computer. The file in the GIGA PANEL cannot be recognized by the computer.

Format the GIGA PANEL using EzRecover (page 22).

The GIGA PANEL does not playback.

•The file is protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management).

•The file is other than MP3/WMA format

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

•Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster (only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/side glass).

•Check the connection of the car aerial.

•The auto aerial will not go up.

tCheck the connection of the power aerial control lead.

•Check the frequency.

•When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.

tSet the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6).

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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” appears.

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

tDeactivate TA (page 10).

No traffic announcements.

•Activate TA (page 10).

•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

BLANK*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.

•A blank disc has been inserted.

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

FAILURE

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.

tSee the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection.

FAT-ERROR

There is a problem with the file system of the flash memory.

tFormat the flash memory (page 22). If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.