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Question posted by raynicole1976 on June 3rd, 2018

Why Would I Not Have Any Am Or Fm Reception At All Cd Player Play Cds

why won't the FM or AM stations come in antennas hooked up

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on June 3rd, 2018 10:43 AM

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WARNING! There's a risk of data loss. Performing the RESET procedure will erase the clock settings and some stored content.

Some models don't have a reset button. Check your manual for model-specific information.

Devices with a Reset Button

Remove the face-plate from your car stereo.
Press the RESET button on the front panel using a pointed object, such as ball-point pen.

Note:

These steps are for the in-dash car stereo receivers that have removable face-plates and may vary slightly based on your specific model number.
For car stereos that have Bluetooth® wireless features, it would be necessary to perform the BT Initialize procedure to completely reset it.

Devices without a Reset Button

On the front panel of your car stereo, press the SOURCE/OFF button for more than two seconds.
Turn on your car stereo.

If this doesn't solve the issue then I suggest you go through the troubleshooting steps in the manual.

Related Sony CDX-L550X Manual Pages

Limited Warranty (U.S. Only) - Page 1

... has been returned to the End User License Agreements included with a new or refurbished product. This Limited Warranty is required. 3-272-643-01 ® Car Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Labor: For a period of Sony. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR...

Operating Instructions - Page 1

... Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. 3-226-678-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. CDX-L550X Serial No. Refer to these numbers in the space provided below.

Operating Instructions - Page 2

... occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this Sony Compact Disc Player. Thank you for purchasing this equipment. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or...

Operating Instructions - Page 3

... the sound 15 Changing the sound and display settings - Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes on discs 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit 7 Detaching the front panel 8 Setting the clock 9 CD Player Playing a disc 9 Display items 10 Playing tracks repeatedly - Station Memo 12 Locating a station by name - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 11 Receiving the stored...

Operating Instructions - Page 4

...reception MENU : During menu mode CDX-L550X 1 MBP (My Best sound Position) button 17 2 Z (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 7 qa OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 8, 9 qs SOUND button 15, 17 qd SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD...11, 12 qh DSPL (display mode change) button 10, 13 qj Number buttons CD (1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10 RADIO 11, 12 * Warning when installing in a...

Operating Instructions - Page 5

... this unit. 1 DSPL button 2 MENU button 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK ( qk PRESET buttons (+/-) RADIO 11, 13 MENU 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18 ql SEEK buttons (-/+) 15 CD 9 RADIO 11, 12 MENU 9, 12, 16, 18 DSPL MODE PRESET + MENU...

Operating Instructions - Page 6

...disc. •Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on dashboards/rear trays. •Do not attach labels, or use . Do not use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs. •Before playing, clean the discs...antennas will not operate properly. To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to heat/high temperature. Wipe each disc...

Operating Instructions - Page 7

... mark to be played on the audio CD player. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for audio use on this unit. •You cannot play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) designed for audio use . Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. Notes on CD-R discs •You can play a CD-R that a disc is not finalized...

Operating Instructions - Page 8

.... Avoid leaving it in parked cars or on the inner surface of the front panel. 8 CD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on... • Do not drop or put anything on dashboards/rear trays. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to heat/high temperature or moisture. If you , use the built-in . Tip When carrying the front...

Operating Instructions - Page 9

...: To set the clock to set the hour. 3 Press the (+) side of (PRESET) repeatedly until "CD" appears to desired point] Note When the last track on the disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "CLOCK" appears. CD Player Playing a disc 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc (labeled side up). 1 Press (ENTER). To Stop playback Eject the...

Operating Instructions - Page 10

... "REP-1" appears in random order - Display items When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title of a CD TEXT disc. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play the tracks on the current disc in the display. Repeat Play The current track will be displayed. • For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, information may not scroll. •...

Operating Instructions - Page 11

..., FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with stronger signals (see "Changing the sound and display settings," page 16). If FM stereo reception is stored. Note that some FM stereo broadcasts may occur in stereo, you want to listen to, press...

Operating Instructions - Page 12

... locating the desired character. The name of (PRESET) repeatedly to select the desired character. t 0 t 1 t 2 ... You can assign a name using up to (6)) for a station. Storing the station names 1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store. 4 Press the desired number button ((1) to 8 characters for 2 seconds until "NAMEEDIT" appears. 3 Press (ENTER). 4 Enter the characters...

Operating Instructions - Page 13

... (MENU), then press either side of (PRESET) repeatedly until you find the desired station. The name is not stored, "NO NAME" appears in the desired station. 13 Displaying the station name Switch the display item to normal radio reception mode. Tips • Simply overwrite or enter "_" to correct or erase a name. • There is...

Operating Instructions - Page 14

...Press (SOURCE) (MODE) (ATT) (OFF)* (SOUND) (DSPL) To Change source (radio/CD) Change radio band Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception Adjust the sound menu Change the display item * If your car has no ACC (accessory) ... works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. Receive preset stations. Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional).

Operating Instructions - Page 16

... display and deactivate Demo display. - Select "ON" to hear FM stereo broadcast in the display and activate Demo display. - Changing the sound and display settings - Select "ON" to only tune into stations with stronger signals. •MONO-ON/OFF (Monaural mode) (page 11) - P/M (Play Mode) •LOCAL-ON/OFF (Local seek mode) (page...

Operating Instructions - Page 17

... level of the table. To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF." Selecting the sound position - After 3 seconds, the display returns to select a source (radio or CD). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve appears. Each time you want to OFF, the BAL and FAD setting is activated. 17 continue to...

Operating Instructions - Page 20

... equalizer. CD player section Signal...without notice. 20 Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz...Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Audio outputs Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead ...

Operating Instructions - Page 21

... for audio use. •Some CD-Rs may encounter with the car's accessory power connector. The fuse has blown. The car does not have an ACC position. The operation buttons do not appear in the display. •The clock display disappears if you may not play due to its recording equipment or the disc...

Operating Instructions - Page 22

... 50°C (122°F). RESET The CD unit cannot be operated because of a car's antenna booster. (Only when your nearest Sony dealer. The Local Seek mode is on the unit. HI TEMP The ambient temperature is too weak. t Press the RESET button on during FM reception. Radio reception Preset tuning is not possible. •Store...