Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• The connection is not correct.
t Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead
(blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial)
booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM
antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass).
t Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
t If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check
the connection of the power antenna (aerial)
control lead.
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:
Set "Local on" (page 21).
t Tuning does not stop at a station:
Set "Local off" (page 21).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the "ST" indication
flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set "Mono on" (page 21).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Set "Mono off" (page 21).
USB playback
You cannot play back items via a USB hub.
This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
hub.
Cannot play back items.
A USB device does not work.
t Reconnect it.
The USB device takes longer to play back.
The USB device contains files with a complicated tree
structure.
A beep sounds.
During playback, the USB device has been
disconnected.
t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to
stop playback first for data protection.
The sound is intermittent.
The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of
more than 320 kbps.
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Error displays/Messages
Checking
The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device.
t Wait until confirming the connection is finished.
iPod Communication Error
Due to incorrect connection, data did not transfer
successfully between the unit and iPod.
t Reconnect the iPod and select iPod.
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Error*
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*
t Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.
t Insert another disc.
• USB device was not automatically recognized.
t Reconnect it again.
• Press Z to remove the disc.
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.
Hubs Not Supported
USB hub is not supported on this unit.
Load
The CD changer is loading the disc.
t Wait until loading is complete.
Local Seek +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO Device
(SOURCE) is selected without a USB device
connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been
disconnected during playback.
t Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.
NO Disc
The disc is not inserted in the CD changer.
t Insert discs in the CD changer.
NO Magazine
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.
t Insert the disc magazine in the CD changer.
NO Music
The disc or USB device does not contain a music file.
t Insert a music CD in this unit or an MP3 playable
CD changer.
t Connect a USB device with a music file in it.
NO Track
The selected item in the USB device does not contain
an album/track.
Not Supported
The connected USB device is not supported.
t For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
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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