Retry Cause Display Mode, Bit Binary

MDS-JE470

RETRY CAUSE DISPLAY MODE

•In this test mode, the causes for retry of the unit during recording can be displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube. During playback, the “track mode” for obtaining track information will be set.

This is useful for locating the faulty part of the unit.

•The following will be displayed :

During recording and stop : Retry cause, number of retries, and number of retry errors.

During playback : Information such as type of disc played, part played, copyright.

These are displayed in hexadecimal.

Procedure:

1.Insert the recordable disc.

2.Press MENU/NO button to display “Edit Menu” on the fluorescent display.

3.Turn lAMS L button to display “All Erase?” on the fluorescent display.

4.Press YES button to display “All Erase??” on the fluorescent display.

5.Press YES button, “Complete!” is displayed on the fluorescent display and it turns off immediately.

6.Procedure 1: Press the x button continuously for about 10 seconds.

Procedure 2: Press the LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button while pressing the x button and MENU/NO button.

7.When the mode is set, “RTs 00c 00e 000” is displayed.

8.Press the z REC button to start recording. Then press the X button and start recording.

9.To check the “track mode”, press the H button to start play.

10.To exit the test mode, press the @/1 button, and turn OFF the power. When “TOC” disappears, disconnect the power plug from the outlet. If the test mode cannot be exited, refer to “Forced Reset” on page 9.

Fig. 1 Reading the Test Mode Display (During recording and stop)

RTs@@c##c***

Fluorescent display tube display

@@: Cause of retry ## : Number of retries

*** : Number of retry errors

Reading the Retry Cause Display

Fig. 2 Reading the Test Mode Display (During playback)

@@###**$$ Fluorescent display tube display

@@ : Parts No. (name of area named on TOC)

###: Cluster } Address (Physical address on disc) ** : Sector

$$ : Track mode (Track information such as copyright infor- mation of each part)

	Higher Bits				Lower Bits				Hexa-
										Cause of Retry	Occurring conditions
Hexadecimal	8	4	2	1	8	4	2	1
Hexadecimal	8	4	2	1	8	4	2	1	decimal

Bit	b7	b6	b5	b4	b3	b2	b1	b0

Binary	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	01	shock	When track jump (shock) is detected

	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	02	ader5	When ADER was counted more than five times continu-
	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	02	ader5	ously
											ously

	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	04	Discontinuous address	When ADIP address is not continuous

	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	08	DIN unlock	When DIN unlock is detected

	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	10	FCS incorrect	When not in focus

	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	20	IVR rec error	When ABCD signal level exceeds the specified range

	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	40	CLV unlock	When CLV is unlocked

	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80	Access fault	When access operation is not performed normally

MDS-S50 specifications

The Sony MDS-S50 is a pinnacle of MiniDisc technology, offering audiophiles a compact and reliable way to enjoy high-quality audio. Launched in the early 2000s, it epitomizes the innovation that Sony was known for during this period, combining functionality with sleek design.

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