Sony MEX-N5200BT Operating Instructions - Page 30

Troubleshooting, General, Radio reception

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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, see "Connection/Installation" (page 37). 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 or the sound is very low.  The position of the fader control [FADER] is not set for a 2-speaker system.  The volume of the unit and/or connected device is very low. - Increase the volume of the unit and connected device. 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. 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 22). The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.  The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 24).  The display disappears if you press and hold OFF. - Press OFF on the unit until the display appears.  The connectors are dirty (page 27). The display/illumination flashes.  The power supply is not sufficient. - Check that the car battery supplies enough power to the unit. (The power requirement is 12 V DC.) The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.  Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. The contents stored in memory are erased. For your safety, do not reset the unit while you are driving. Radio reception Stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.  The connection is not correct. - If your car has built-in radio antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial) booster. - 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. 30GB

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30
GB
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, see
“Connection/Installation” (page 37).
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 or the sound is very low.
The position of the fader control [FADER]
is not set for a 2-speaker system.
The volume of the unit and/or connected
device is very low.
– Increase the volume of the unit and
connected device.
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.
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 22).
The display disappears from/does not
appear in the display window.
The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 24).
The display disappears if you press and
hold OFF.
– Press OFF on the unit until the display
appears.
The connectors are dirty (page 27).
The display/illumination flashes.
The power supply is not sufficient.
– Check that the car battery supplies
enough power to the unit. (The power
requirement is 12 V DC.)
The operation buttons do not function.
The disc will not eject.
Press DSPL and
(back)/MODE for more
than 2 seconds to reset the unit.
The contents stored in memory are
erased.
For your safety, do not reset the unit while
you are driving.
Radio reception
Stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
The connection is not correct.
– If your car has built-in radio antenna
(aerial) in the rear/side glass, connect an
REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or
accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car’s antenna
(aerial) booster.
– 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.