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Error displays/Messages
If these solutions do not help improve the
situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 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.
t Check the connection of the power aerial
control lead.
• Check the frequency.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page
11).
• 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 11).
A programme broadcast in stereo is heard
in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Cancel monaural reception mode (page
11).
RDS
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of
listening.
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
t Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-OFF”
appears.
No traffic announcements.
• Activate “TA.”
• 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
The following indications will flash for about 5
seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
ERROR
• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
t Clean or insert the CD correctly.
• A CD cannot play because of some problem.
t Insert another CD.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is
incorrect.
t See the installation guide manual of this
model to check the connection.
HI TEMP
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
t Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C.
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.
RESET
The CD unit cannot be operated because of
some problem.
t Press the RESET button on the unit.
Messages
L.SEEK +/–
The Local Seek mode is on during automatic
tuning (page 11).
NO AF
There is no alternative frequency for the
current station.
“ ” or “ ”
You have reached the beginning or the end of
the disc and you cannot go any further.