Troubleshooting; Radio Reception - Sony DSX-A42UI Mode D'emploi

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below,
check the connection and operating
procedures.
For details on using the fuse and removing
the unit from the dashboard, refer to the
installation/connections manual supplied
with this unit.
If the problem is not solved, visit the support
site on the back cover.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
 If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, the unit cannot be operated with
the remote commander.
 Turn on the unit.
No sound.
 The position of the fader control [FADER] is
not set for a 2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
 An optional power amplifier is connected and
you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
 The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected or not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes a noise when the position of the
ignition is switched.
 The leads are not matched correctly with the
car's accessory power connector.
18
GB
During playback or reception, the
demonstration mode starts.
 If no operation is performed for 5 minutes
with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration
mode starts.
 Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 13).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
 The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 13).
 The display disappears if you press and hold
OFF.
 Press OFF on the unit until the display
appears.
 The connectors are dirty (page 16).

Radio reception

Stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
 The connection is not correct.
 Check the connection of the car antenna
(aerial).
 If the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend,
check the connection of the power
antenna (aerial) control lead.
Preset tuning is not possible.
 The broadcast signal is too weak.
RDS
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of
listening.
 The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
 Deactivate TA (page 9).
No traffic announcements.
 Activate TA (page 9).
 The station does not broadcast any traffic
announcements despite being TP.
 Tune in another station.