Onkyo MD-101A Troubleshooting, Cause, Symptom

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

STANDBY/ON button is pressed, but power does not come on.

•Power cord plug is not properly connected to AC outlet.

•Insert the plug firmly.

The unit does not operate or operates poorly.

•The disc may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears).

•Take the disc out and insert it again. If “Disk Error” remains, replace the disc. (See “Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD)” on page 48.)

The unit does not play.

•Moisture has formed inside the unit.

•Take the MD out and leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates (See page 47).

•The unit is not on.

•Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on.

•The disc is inserted in the wrong direction.

•Slide the MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the opening until the unit grips it. (See page 13.)

	•	The disc may not be recorded (the	•	Replace the disc with one that has
		track numbers do not appear).		been recorded.

The sound has a lot of	•	Strong magnetism from a	•	Move the unit away from the
static.		television or a similar device is		source of the magnetism.
		interfering with operations.

The unit does not record.	•	The disc is record-protected	•	Close the record-protect tab. (See
		(“Protected” appears).		page 34.)
	•	The unit is not connected	•	Make connections properly to the
		properly to the sound source.		sound source.
	•	The recording level is too low.	• Adjust the recording level properly.
	•	A premastered disc is inserted.	•	Replace it with a recordable disc.
	•	There is not enough time left on	•	Replace it with another recordable
		the disc.		disc with fewer recorded tracks.
	•	The optical digital cable for audio	•	Connect the optical digital cable
		use is not connected properly.		properly or use analog input.
		(“D. In Unlock” appears.)

Noise is heard regularly	•	The indoor AM antenna is located	•	Distance the antenna from the
during AM recording.		near the recorder.		unit.
Too much noise is heard.	•	The unit is placed near a strong	•	Distance the unit from the
		magnetic field, such as a TV.		magnetic field.

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Contents

Instruction Manual English using Before Connections Information Other Thank you for purchasing WARNING AVIS Read Instructions – Retain Instructions – Heed Warnings – 4.Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture – Precautions For U.S. model FCC INFORMATION FOR USER For Canadian model NOTE: CAUTION: For European model For British model IMPORTANT Table of contents Supplied accessories Using the remote controller •Auto Power On •Direct Change •Remote control of the System Components •Program Timer •Sleep Timer Connecting to the other components Connections Audio connection cable cable Amplifier CD player Connecting the () controller CD recorder Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Insert the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The STANDBY indicator lights Tuner/Amplifier Normal play Changing the display mode When the MD recorder is stopped When an MD is playing or pausing If the track name is too long to display Selecting the track to play using the number buttons To select a track numbered 26 or above using RC-475MD To select a track numbered 11 or above using RC-466S To play the next track or a later track Music Scan Random play RANDOM Repeat play Memory play MEMORY A. SPACE CD-dubbing(System operation) CD Dub Mode Fade Album 6 Press the CD DUBBING button on the MD-101A To stop the recording Tip: CD-dubbingwith track specified 1 Play a CD Recording 6 Press the REC button 7 Using the MULTI JOG knob, adjust the recording level 8 Press the button and then start playing the recording source immediately To manually record a track number To stop recording temporarily To stop recording To eject the MD Digital recording About digital recording If “D. In Unlock” appears 7 Adjust the recording level To stop recording temporarily To stop recording To eject the MD Using the Level Sync function To disable the auto numbering (Level Sync) function 3 Press the MULTI JOG knob To enable the auto numbering (Level Sync) Signal Synchro recording System operation Synchro-recordingfrom or CD recorder to MD 1 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Analog In” appears 3 Set the MD recorder to the recording standby mode 4 Start playing the CD recorder To stop synchro recording Timer operation 2 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Analog In” 1 Insert an MD appears 4 Set the timer on your R-801A Other information for recording Editing the contents of an MD To erase all tracks of an MD Dividing a track 1 Pause a track at the desired dividing point 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG knob to select “Divide ?” 4 Fine-adjustthe dividing point 5 Divide the track Combining tracks (Combine function) 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG knob to select “Combine ?” To cancel the Combine operation 5 When the combining operation is completed, “Complete” appears on the display 4 Press the MULTI JOG knob again Moving a track 1 Turn the MULTI JOG knob until the track number you want to move is displayed 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG knob to select “Move ?” 4 Press the MULTI JOG knob to move the selected track To stop moving a track Naming a track or disc 4 Select the character input mode using the DISPLAY button 5 Enter a track name or disc name using the MULTI JOG knob To change the type of characters entered To correct the character entered To insert a character 6 Press the YES button Erasing the disc name and all track names at one time 1 Press the STOP button Preset names for easy naming Message list System limitations Rules for digital recording Troubleshooting Remedy Condensation If the MD recorder is exposed to dew condensation Other Information Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD) Indexed to parts and controls Remote controller Page Specifications