Error Displays/Messages - Sony CDX-GT383A Operating Instruction

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 10).
t Tuning does not stop at a station:
Set "LOCAL-OFF" (page 10).
• 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 11).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Set "MONO-OFF" (page 11).
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Error displays/Messages

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.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
t See the installation/connections manual of this
model to check the connection.
L. SEEK +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO MUSIC
The disc does not contain a music file.
t Insert a music CD in this unit.
NO NAME
A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the
track.
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.
READ
The unit is reading all track and album information on
the disc.
t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than a minute.
RESET
The CD unit cannot be operated due to a problem.
t Press the RESET button (page 4).
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During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any
further.
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The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the
time the problem began.
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