Sony MDS-S37 operating instructions 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 deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The deck 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 deck does not play back.

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

/The deck is not on. Press POWER to turn the deck 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 deck grips it.

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

The deck does not record.

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

/The deck 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 deck does not work during synchro-recoding. /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 deck away from the source of strong magnetism.

Note

If the deck 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 Deck Precautions About This Manual WelcomeHooking Up the System UnpackingInserting batteries into the remote OverviewHookups Connecting the AC power cordConnecting the deck to an amplifier To record through Set Input to To record Set REC Mode toPress When TOC flashes in the displayDo the following Playing an MDChecking the remaining recordable time on the MD Useful Tips for RecordingIf Auto Cut appears in the display Auto Cut Monitoring the input signal Input MonitorIf Smart Space appears in the display Smart Space Playing back tracks just recordedRecording Over Existing Tracks Adjusting the Recording LevelWhile Track flashes in the display To record from the middle of the trackMarking Track Numbers While Recording Track Marking To cancel Automatic Track MarkingTo stop Music Synchro-Recording To stop Time Machine RecordingIf the CD player does not start playing Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD PlayerTo pause recording You can change CDs during synchro-recordingChecking remaining time and the title of a track Using the DisplayLocating a Specific Track Repeating the current track Locating a Particular Point in a TrackPlaying Tracks Repeatedly Repeating a specific portion A-B Repeat Playing in Random Order Shuffle PlayChanging the track order Creating Your Own Program Program PlayChecking the track order Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape Auto Space Pausing after each track Auto PauseErasing Recordings Erase Function Erasing a single track To cancel the Erase FunctionErasing all tracks on an MD Erasing a part of a trackYou can divide a track while recording To cancel the Divide FunctionYou can undo a track division You can undo a track combination To cancel the Combine FunctionTo label Make sure that the deck is To cancel the Move FunctionLabeling Recordings Title Function To select To cancel labelingUntil If you entered the wrong characterTo select Press Labeling tracks and MDs with the remoteErasing all titles on a disc Name Erase Function Undoing the Last Edit Undo FunctionChanging an existing title Z System Limitations Display MessagesMessage Meaning Some tracks cannot be combined with othersTroubleshooting Optional accessories SpecificationsInputs OutputsOperation Beep sound Beep Output During OperationsGuide to the Serial Copy Management System Turntable Tuner W, X, Y, Z IndexNames of controls Additional InformationIndex
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