Sony MDS-E52 manual Troubleshooting

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Additional Information

“TOC Reading” appears for a long time

If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

•The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.

•You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see page 20.)

•The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.

•Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.

•You may find it impossible to label a track while recording over it.

The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of monaural-format MDs.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The recorder does not operate or operates poorly.

/The MD may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears.) Take the MD out and insert it again. If “Disc Error” remains, replace the MD.

The recorder does not play back.

/Moisture has formed inside the recorder. Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

/The recorder is not on. Press U to turn the recorder on.

/The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the recorder grips it.

/The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.

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The recorder does not record.

/The MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears.) Close the record-protect slot (see page 7.)

/The recorder is not connected properly to the sound source. Make connections properly to the sound source.

/The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN.) Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see page 11.)

/A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a recordable MD.

/There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.

/There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.

The recorder does not work during synchro-recording. /The currently selected CD player type (CD player or

video CD player) does not match the CD player being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 14.)

The sound has a lot of static.

/Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.

Note

If the recorder does not operate properly even after you’ve attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet.

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Contents MiniDisc Recorder Precautions WelcomeAbout This Manual Table of Contents Connection When to replace batteriesUnpacking Inserting batteries into the remoteConnecting the AC power cord ConnectionWhat cords will I need? To record Set REC Mode to To record through Set Input toWhen TOC flashes in the display PressPlaying an MD Do the followingUseful Tips for Recording Checking the remaining recordable time on the MDIf Smart Space appears in the display Smart Space Monitoring the input signal Input MonitorIf Auto Cut appears in the display Auto Cut Playing back tracks just recordedWhile Track flashes in the display Adjusting the Recording LevelRecording Over Existing Tracks To record from the middle of the trackTo cancel Automatic Track Marking To display LEVEL-SYNCCase other than the above To stop Time Machine Recording To stop Music Synchro-RecordingTo pause recording Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD PlayerIf the CD player does not start playing You can change CDs during synchro-recordingUsing the Display Checking remaining time and the title of a trackLocating a Specific Track Locating a Particular Point in a Track Playing Tracks RepeatedlyRepeating the current track To cancel Shuffle Play To cancel A-B RepeatSetting new starting and ending points Repeating a specific portion A-B RepeatCreating Your Own Program Program Play Checking the track orderChanging the track order Pausing after each track Auto Pause Erasing Recordings Erase FunctionInserting blank spaces while recording to tape Auto Space Erasing all tracks on an MD To cancel the Erase FunctionErasing a single track Erasing a part of a trackYou can undo a track division To cancel the Divide FunctionDividing Recorded Tracks Divide Function You can divide a track while recordingTo cancel the Combine Function You can undo a track combinationMoving Recorded Tracks Move Function Labeling Recordings Title FunctionUntil To cancel labelingTo select If you entered the wrong characterTo select Press Changing an existing title ZTo label Make sure that the recorder is To change Make sure that the recorder isRemote control terminal Function of Control TerminalControl terminal CTRL-S Dimensions Mounting the recorderMessage Meaning Display MessagesSystem Limitations Some tracks cannot be combined with othersTroubleshooting Inputs SpecificationsOptional accessories OutputsIndex of Parts and Controls Guide to the Serial Copy Management System DAT recorder or MD recorder DAT or MD Actual total number Sony Corporation
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