Sony PCM-R500, PCM-R700 manual Display Messages, Troubleshooting, 30EN

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Display Messages

The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.

Message	Meaning
BLANK	The deck is searching for the beginning of the
	blank section on the tape.
CAUTION	A safety mechanism is operating because of
	condensation or other reasons.
CLEANING	Cleaning the head and tape path is
	recommended. After about 10 hours of deck
	use, this message appears for about 10
	seconds whenever you turn on the deck .
(ERASE)	The ID ERASE function is on.
ID ERASE	A start ID or skip ID is being erased.
ID WRITE	A start ID, skip ID, or program number is
	being written.
M.SCAN	The M.SCAN button on the remote has just
	been pressed or Music Scan playback of the
	beginning of a track is about to start.
NO TAPE	A cassette is not inserted into the deck.
PROHIBIT	The program source you are about to record
	cannot be recorded through the digital input
	jacks or connectors.
PROTECT	The record-protect hole on the cassette is open
	and recording on the tape cannot be done.
REHRSL	Rehearsal function is on.
SOURCE	The deck has been in recording pause for
	about 10 minutes, or you've pressed the
	REC r button while no cassette is in the deck
	or the cassette is record-protected.
TAPE END	The tape has come to the end of the recorded
	portion.
TAPE TOP	The tape has reached its beginning.
UNLOCK	The digital signal being input to the jack or
	connector is different from the one selected
	with the INPUT switch.
WAIT	The deck is searching for the beginning of the
	blank section on the tape.
(WRITE)	The ID WRITE function is on.

Troubleshooting

If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this section as a guide to remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The cassette holder does not close.

/Check that the cassette is inserted correctly (see pages 9 and 10).

The function buttons do not work.

/The deck has just been turned on and will not operate for about 4 seconds. Wait 4 seconds (10 seconds when “CLEANING” appears) before attempting any operation.

/The PAUSE P button is activated. Press PAUSE P to cancel pause.

/The tape has reached its end. Press REW 0 to rewind the tape.

No sound.

/The deck is not properly connected. Make the proper connections (see pages 5 and 6).

/The connected amplifier is not being operated properly. Operate the amplifier as required for the respective deck operation. (Refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier.)

The deck does not record.

/The record-protect hole on the cassette is open. Slide the record-protect tab to close the hole (see page 11).

/The INPUT switch is incorrectly set. Set INPUT, ANALOG INPUT or DIGITAL IN/ OUT to the correct position.

/The REC LEVEL CH-1(L)/2(R) controls are set at 0. Turn them clockwise to raise the recording level (only during analog recording).

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The OPEN/CLOSE 6button does not work.

/The OPEN/CLOSE 6 button does not function during recording. Press STOP p or PAUSE P to stop recording first, then press OPEN/CLOSE 6.

“CAUTION” appears and the deck cannot be operated.

/ A safety mechanism is operating because of condensation. Remove the cassette and leave the deck turned on for about an hour. Then turn the deck off, then on again (see page 29).

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