Sony DS-2 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Probable cause Action

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Probable cause

Action

Nothing appears on the display

Won’t start

Unable to record

No playback tone heard

Does not reverse skip in the set skip interval

Unable to erase

Noise heard during playback

Recording level too low

Unable to set index marks

The batteries are not loaded properly.

The batteries are dead.

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The batteries are dead.

Low remaining internal memory.

The maximum number of files has been reached.

The earphone is connected.

The VOL button is set to 0.

The auto backspace review is set to “1 SEC SKIP” or “2 SEC SKIP”.

The file is locked.

The recorder was shaken during recording.

The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

The maximum number of index marks

(16)has been reached. The file is locked.

Verify polarity is correct.

Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11).

Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.12).

Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.12).

Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11).

Erase unnecessary files (☞ P31).

Check another folder.

Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker.

Adjust the VOL button.

Set the auto backspace review to “OFF” in the menu setting.

Unlock the file.

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to CONFERENCE mode and try again (☞ P.22).

Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P.35).

Unlock the file.

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Alarm Message List Troubleshooting Connecting to Your PC Running DSS PlayerUpgrade Function Using as External Memory ComputerSafe and Proper Usage Using the Online ManualGeneral Precautions You may assign your own names to folders Main FeaturesRecording time Set interval Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.30Playback speed can be controlled as preferred Main Features Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display LCD PanelReplacing batteries Battery cover openInserting Batteries Lightly press down on the arrow and slideHold Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Set the year Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the hour Set the minuteChanging the Time/Date Setting Time/Date TIME&DATEPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu ListMain Menu Menu List Sub MenuRecording RecordingPress the Folder button to choose a folder Press the REC button to startResume Recording Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaRecording functions PausePress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer Recording Modes REC ModePress the 3or 2button to choose between on and OFF Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longerPress the 3or 2button to choose Main menu opens P.15Press the REC button to start recording Adjust the start/stop actuation levelMicrophone Sensitivity MIC Sense Microphone sensitivity setup process beginsHigh-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictationPlaying Playing Save Function of the Playback End PositionOperation How to CancelPlaying Last File End Repeat Playback If continuous playback is set to on Cancel the continuous playback functionPositions until you cancel Repeat PlaybackWhile the file is playing Noise Cancel FunctionPress and hold the MENU/SET Button for 1 second or longerPress the Erase button Cancel is flashingErasing Erasing One File at a TimeWhile Start flashing ErasingSeconds or longer Start is flashing. When the 2 buttonErase All Files from a Folder Press the Erase button forErasing will start Display changes to ALL EraseClearing an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Locating an Index MarkErasing Press the Display button While in stop or playback modeLCD Display Information LCD Display Information While in record modeWhile recording in Vcva mode Press the 3 button to choose Start Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu Press the 3or 2button to choose FormatAgain Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the 3 button again to choose Start Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player SoftwareBasic Operating Environment of DSS Player Operating EnvironmentApplications included with DSS Player Installing SoftwareBe sure to confirm the following before installation Installation program will startSelect where to install DSS Player Installing DSS PlayerInstalling the Device Driver Installing SoftwareInsert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Completing setupInstalling DSS Player Installation has finished. Click QuitSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting to Your PCDisconnect the USB cable Disconnecting from Your PCConnecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Connect Mark of the USB Connecting to your PC using the cradlePlace the recorder on the cradle Remove the recorder from the cradle Manual start Running DSS PlayerMac version DSS Player has no automatic start function Please see P.52 for the starting method Plus Upgrade FunctionPurchase and Upgrade Start the DSS PlayerUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menuUpgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayed Copy the data Using as External Memory of the ComputerStart Windows Connecting the recorder to your PC Action Alarm Message ListMessage Meaning Explanation Alarm Message List Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingSymptom TroubleshootingAccessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support