Troubleshooting guide

If the CDR-201A begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain the problem. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds. If it still does not operate properly, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button until the standby indicator and display turn off (approx. 5 seconds).

About the self-diagnosis function

The CDR-201A is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If a malfunction is detected during operation, one of the messages given below will appear in the front display.

Display

Cause

Remedy

Disc Error • Playback was likely stopped due to dirt, dust, scratches, or vibrations.

•The disc has been placed in upside down.

•Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust, and scratches.

•Eject the disc and check that it is placed in correctly.

If you place the disc correctly and the same message appears, unplug the power cord and plug it back in again. If the same message appears again, contact an Onkyo service representative.

System Err.

A malfunction has occurred in the system

(flashing)

due to excessive noise or static electricity.

Unplug the power cord and plug it back in again. If the same message appears again, contact an Onkyo service representative.

Mecha Error

Mechanical malfunction has occurred.

Remove the disc and check it for damage. If the disc

 

 

cannot be removed, disconnect the power cord and

 

 

then reconnect it. If the same message appears,

 

 

contact an Onkyo Service Station.

Rec Error

Malfunction occurred during recording.

Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust, and scratches.

OPC Error

Malfunction occurred during the OPC (*1) process.

Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust, and scratches. If there is a problem with the disc, replace it with one suitable for recording.

Messages during recording

Display

Cause

Remedy

Cannot Copy

The input digital signal contains

Record an analog signal or recordable

 

a copy guard signal (SCMS).

music signal (see page 26).

 

 

 

 

 

D. In Unlock

•

The digital input is blocked.

•

Verify that the player component is

 

 

 

 

properly playing and the digital cable is

 

 

 

 

properly connected (see page 17).

 

•

Data has been input in the

•

Verify that source signal is a normal

 

 

CD-ROM, etc.

 

music signal (see page 18).

 

 

 

Rec Setup

The CDR-201A is entering the

Wait until the message disappears.

 

recording standby state.

 

 

 

 

 

Disc Full

Either the disc is full of recordings or

Use a new disc.

 

99 tracks have been recorded and no

 

 

 

more recordings can be made on the disc.

 

 

Pro Disc

A CD-R or a CD-RW not for music recording use

 

(without the "FOR CONSUMER" marking)

 

or a CD-RW has been inserted.

Eject the disc and check whether it meets the specifications for use with the CDR-201A. Always insert a disc that has the markings "FOR CONSUMER" or "FOR MUSIC USE ONLY" on its surface

(see page 13).

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