Sony 3-284-083-41(1) User Manual

• Check that the antennas (aerials) are 

connected securely. Adjust the antennas 
(aerials) and connect an external antenna 
(aerial), if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too 

weak (when tuning in with automatic 
tuning). Use direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval 

correctly (when tuning in AM stations 
with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset 

stations have been cleared (when tuning by 
scanning preset stations). Preset the 
stations (page 51).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver 

so that the frequency appears on the 
display.

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM 

RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

• Contact the radio station and find out 

whether they actually provide the service 
in question. If so, the service may be 
temporarily out of order.

* Models of area code CEL, CEK, ECE only.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on 

the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between 

the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with 

new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on 

the remote.

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a 
message. You can check the condition of the 
system by the message. Refer to the following 
table to solve the problem. If any problem 
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 
If an error message appears while you perform 
Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning 
codes” (page 28) to solve the problem.

Irregular current is output to the speakers. 
The receiver will automatically turn off after 
a few seconds. Check the speaker 
connection and turn on the power again.