Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car's antenna booster
(only when your car has built-in FM/AM
antenna in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car antenna.
• The auto antenna will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power
antenna control lead.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
t Set the DSO mode to "OFF" (page 23).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to "ON."
t Set the local seek mode to "OFF"
(page 22).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
The "ST" indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set the monaural reception mode to
"ON" (page 22).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Cancel monaural reception mode
(page 22).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
The wide mode is selected.
t Set the IF mode to "IF AUTO" (page 22).
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*
1
No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*
t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.
ERROR*
1
• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*
t Clean or insert the CD correctly.
• A CD/MD cannot play because of some
problem.
t Insert another CD/MD.
FAILURE
(Illuminates until any button is
pressed.)
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is
incorrect.
t See the installation guide manual of this
model to check the connection.
FAILURE
(Illuminates for about 1 second.)
When the XM tuner is connected, storing an
XM radio channel into a preset failed.
t Be sure to receive the channel that you
want to store, then try it again.
HI TEMP
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C
(122°F).
t Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C (122°F).
NO DISC
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO MAG
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD
unit.
t Insert the magazine in the CD unit.
NO MUSIC
A CD which is not a music file is inserted in
the MP3 playable CD unit.
t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD
unit.
NOTREADY
The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are
not inserted properly.
t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
t Check the connection. If the error
indication remains on in the display,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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