DISPLAY MESSAGES
PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder
The PORTADISC may show the following messages while operating.
Blank Disc! Nothing has been recorded on the MD disc – it may either be a brand new disc or it has been completely erased.
Cannot Copy! Digital recording is not allowed due to the SCMS copy protect function.
Din Unlock! The digital source is not powered on, or transmitting via SPDIF or the connection is faulty. If this warning appears, the PORTADISC will automatically enter a suspend record mode and will resume recording on a new track once the signal reappears.
Disc Error! The loaded MD disc is damaged in some way.
Disc Full! There is not enough space left on the MD disc so further recordings cannot be made.
Impossible! The recording or edit operation is not allowed due to system limitations.
Key Hold! The KEY HOLD function is set to ‘ON’.
Name Full! No more characters can be used in title mode as it has reached the maximum number permissible. Up to approx. 1700 characters can be used.
No Disc! No MD disc is loaded.
No Track! The disc has been named but there are no tracks recorded.
Protected! The record protect tag is set to ON on the MD disc.
Retry Error! Normal recording is not possible due to excess vibration or scratches on the MD disc.
Stand By! If this is displayed when powering up, the previous recording was not made properly.
TOC Reading! The unit is reading the TOC (Table Of Contents) from the MD disc.
TOC Writing! The unit is writing the TOC onto the MD disc. When a disc has been recorded to or edited since last being inserted into the PORTADISC, it is necessary to update the TOC information on the disc before it is ejected. Do not power down or remove the power source when ‘TOC Writing!’ is displayed otherwise you may lose recorded information. If power is lost during recording or editing, the PORTADISC will automatically update the TOC when it is next powered on.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder
Before you seek advice from an HHB authorised dealer, follow the instructions below if you find any faults during operation:
NOT POWERING UP
•Replace batteries or recharge them.
•Check the battery polarity and battery case installation.
•Check connection of the AC adaptor, mains plug and DC plug.
•Remove the battery case and install it again.
PROBLEMS DURING OPERATION
•Initialise the unit by powering up while simultaneously holding down the F1 and F2 buttons.
•Replace the MD disc.
HIGH AUDIO NOISE
• Isolate the unit from any source of noise.
NO PLAYBACK
•There is a possibility of condensation – leave the unit powered ON for a few hours.
•Does the MD disc have audio already recorded on it?
NO RECORDING
•Check the record protection tag on the MD disc.
•Is the MD disc a recording MD disc?
•Check the audio source and power connections.
•Check the REC LEVEL knob position.
•Check the INPUT SOURCE setting.
•Replace the MD disc.
THE USB IS NOT WORKING
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•Try installing again.
•Check that the digital audio format on the PC is
•The Mac or PC is not fully USB compatible.
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