Troubleshooting Guide - Sony CDX-1200 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
General
Problem Cause/solution
No sound. • Adjust the volume with (_).
• Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker
systems.
The contents of the memory • The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
have been erased. • The reset button has been pressed.
---*Store the settings again into the memory.
No beep sound. • An optional power amplifier
is connected and you are not using
file built-in amplifier.
• The beep sound is cancelled.
CD playback
Problem Cause/Solution
CD cannot be loaded. • Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
Play does not begin.
Dirty disc.
CD is automatically ejected. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).
CD will not eject. Press the reset button.
The operation buttons do not
function.
The sound skips due to • The unit is installed
at an angle of more than 60 °.
vibration. • The unit is not installed in a sturdy part oF the car.
Radio reception
Problem Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible. • Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not The broadcast signal is too weak.
possible. --_ Use manual
tuning.
The stations cannot be Connect an
power aerial control lead
(blue) or
accessory power
received, supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial
The sound is hampered by
booster. (When your car has bud.t-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/
noises,
side glass only.)
The "STEREO" indication flashes. * Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
--* Set to the MONO mode.
Error displays
The following indications will flash for a while.
Display Cause Solution
_" _ 1"1 U
A CD is dirty or inserted upside Clean or insert the CD correctly.
C U 1 down.
C _ [_ [_ The CD player cannot be operated Press the reset button.
L .2 .2
because of some problem.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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