Troubleshooting; Radio Reception - Sony DSX-A410BT Mode D'emploi

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
For details on using the fuse and removing the unit
from the dashboard, see "Connection/Installation"
(page 32).
If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on
the back cover.
General
No sound or the sound is very low.
 The position of the fader control [FADER] is not
set for a 2-speaker system.
 The volume of the unit and/or connected device
is very low.
 Increase the volume of the unit and connected
device.
No beep sound.
 An optional power amplifier is connected and
you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
 The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected or not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes a noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.
 The leads are not matched correctly with the car's
accessory power connector.
During playback or reception, the demonstration
mode starts.
 If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with
[DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts.
 Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 19).
The display disappears from/does not appear in
the display window.
 The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 21).
 The display disappears if you press and hold OFF.
 Press OFF on the unit until the display appears.
 The connectors are dirty (page 23).
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The display/illumination flashes.
 The power supply is not sufficient.
 Check that the car battery supplies enough
power to the unit. (The power requirement is
12 V DC.)
The operation buttons do not function.
 Press DSPL and
(back)/MODE for more than
2 seconds to reset the unit.
The contents stored in memory are erased.
For your safety, do not reset the unit while you
are driving.
The clock set automatically is not accurate.
 The clock data on radio waves is not accurate.
 Set the clock manually (page 7).

Radio reception

Stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
 The connection is not correct.
 Check the connection of the car antenna
(aerial).
 If the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend,
check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
Preset tuning is not possible.
 The broadcast signal is too weak.
65 MHz to 74 MHz in FM3 cannot be tuned in.
 [AREA] is set to [EUROPE].
 Set [AREA] to [RUSSIA] (page 19).
RDS
RDS services cannot be received (when [AREA] is
set to [RUSSIA]).
 FM3 is selected.
 Select FM1 or FM2.
 RDS services are unavailable in the current
region.
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.
 The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
 Deactivate TA (page 12).