Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five- character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First threeCause and/or
characters of thecorrective action
service number

 

 

 

C 13

The DVD is dirty.

 

, Clean the disc with a

 

soft cloth.

 

 

C 31

The DVD/CD is not

 

inserted correctly.

 

, Re-insert the disc

 

correctly.

 

 

E XX

To prevent a malfunction,

(xx is a number)

the recorder has

 

performed the self-

 

diagnosis function.

 

, Contact your nearest

 

Sony dealer or local

 

authorized Sony

 

service facility and

 

give the five-

 

character service

 

number.

 

Example: E 61 10

 

 

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

When you move the recorder, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

About repairing the hard disk drive

It may be necessary to access data stored on the hard disk for testing purposes; there is no intention to copy or store the data, titles or any other information.

If replacement or initialization (format) is required, the hard disk will be formatted at our discretion. In this case, please note that all of the contents recorded there will be erased (including any data found to violate copyright law).

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Notes about the discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

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