Sony CDX-GT50UI: CD/MD playback Troubleshooting General Radio reception

CD/MD playback

Troubleshooting

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

The following checklist will help you remedy

• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in

problems you may encounter with your unit.

the wrong way.

Before going through the checklist below, check the

connection and operating procedures.

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 16).

General

• The disc format and file version are incompatible

No power is being supplied to the unit.

with this unit (For details, refer to page 4 and 16).

• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check

MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back.

the fuse.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it

format and version (page 16).

cannot be operated with the remote commander.

tTurn on the unit.

MP3/WMA/ACC files take longer to play back

than others.

The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The following discs/devices take a longer time to start

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

playback.

No sound.

– a disc/device recorded with a complicated tree

• The volume is too low.

structure.

• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT

– a disc/device recorded in Multi Session.

function (when the interface cable of a car telephone

– a disc/device to which data can be added.

is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.

The ATRAC CD cannot play.

• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for

• The disc is not created by authorized software, such

a 2-speaker system.

as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/

• Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be

WMA/AAC/ATRAC CD).

played.

tPlay back with this unit.

The display items do not scroll.

No beep sound.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not

• The beep sound is canceled (page 13).

scroll.

• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are

• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”.

not using the built-in amplifier.

t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 13) or press (SCRL) on

The contents of the memory have been erased.

the card remote commander.

• The RESET button has been pressed.

The sound skips.

tStore again into the memory.

• Installation is not correct.

• The power supply lead or battery has been

t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

disconnected.

sturdy part of the car.

• The power supply lead is not connected properly.

• Defective or dirty disc.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.

The operation buttons do not function.

The fuse has blown.

The disc will not eject.

Makes noise when the position of the ignition

Press the RESET button (page 4).

is switched.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s

accessory power connector.

Radio reception

The display disappears from/does not appear

The stations cannot be received.

in the display window.

The sound is hampered by noises.

• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 13).

• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)

• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).

or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power

tPress and hold (OFF) on the unit until the

supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only

display appears.

when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna

• The connectors are dirty (page 18).

(aerial) in the rear/side glass).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).

The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates

• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.

after turning off the unit.

t Check the connection of the power antenna

t Turn off the unit.

(aerial) control lead.

• Check the frequency.

Card remote commander operation is not

possible.

Preset tuning is not possible.

Make sure the insulation film has been removed

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

(page 4).

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

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