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.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•The local seek mode is set to "ON."
t Set the local seek mode to "OFF"
(page 16).
•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 to the monaural reception mode
(page 16).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Cancel monaural reception mode
(page 16).
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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.
1
ERROR*
•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*
t Clean or insert the CD correctly.
•A CD cannot play because of some
problem.*
2
t Insert another CD.
HI TEMP
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
t Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C.
NO DISC
No disc is inserted in the CD unit.
t Insert discs in the CD unit.
NO MAG
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/
MD unit.
t Insert the magazine in the CD/MD 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 (MDX-40) is open or
the MDs are not inserted properly.
t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
RESET
The CD unit cannot be operated because of
some problem.
t Press the RESET button on the unit.
1
When the CD/MD changer is connected to the
*
unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears
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.
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