Sharp MD-MT20H Error Messages, Error messages, Meaning, Remedy, Batt Empty, Can’t COPY, Defect

ERROR MESSAGES

Error messages	Meaning	Remedy
	● The battery run down.	● Charge the rechargeable battery or
BATT EMPTY		replace the alkaline batteries (or use
		the AC adaptor for power).
BLANK DISC	● Nothing is recorded.	● Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
Can’t COPY	● No copy can be made because of	● Record using the analogue cable.
	the SCMS copyright system.
Can’t EDIT	● A track cannot be edited.	● Change the stop position of the track
		and then try editing it.
Can’t REC	● Recording cannot be performed cor-	● Re-record or replace it with another
	rectly due to vibration or shock in the unit.	recordable disc.
Can’t WRITE	● Editing is impossible.	● Check the number of tracks.
	● The disc is scratched.	● If the sound you hear is not right, try
DEFECT		recording again.
		● Replace the disc with another re-
		cordable disc.
Din UNLOCK	● Poor connection of the digital cable.	● Connect the digital cable securely.
DISC FULL	● The disc is out of recording space.	● Replace it with another recordable
		disc.
HOLD	● The unit is in the hold mode.	● Return the HOLD switch to its origi-
		nal position.
LOCKED	● The OPEN lever was moved during	● Turn off the power and remove the
LOCK ERROR	recording or editing.	MiniDisc.
NO DISC	● A disc has not been loaded.	● Load a disc.
PB DISC	● You tried to record on a playback-	● Replace it with a recordable disc.
	only disc.
POWER ?	● Improper power is being supplied.	● Use one of the specified power
		sources.
PROTECTED	● The MD is write protected.	● Move the write protection knob back
		to its original position.
READ ERROR	● The disc is damaged.	● Reload the disc or replace it.
		● Replace it with another recorded disc.
	● Since a track number is currently	● Wait for a while and try the opera-
SORRY	being located or written to, the unit	tion again.
	cannot accept your command.
SYSTEM ERR	● You have come to the conclusion	● To have it repaired, go to the distribu-
	that the unit is out of order.	tor where you purchased the unit.
TEMP OVER	● The temperature is too high.	● Turn off the power, and wait for a
		while.
TOC ERROR	● A large portion of the disc has been	● Replace it with another recorded
	damaged.	disc.
	● There is no space left for recording	● Replace it with another recordable
TOC FULL	character information (track names,	disc.
	disc names, etc.).
Tr. Protect	● The track has been protected from	● Edit the track with the device on
	being erased.	which it was recorded.
	● A large portion of the disc has been	● Replace it with another recorded
U TOC ERROR	damaged.	disc.
	● There is an error in the recorded sig-	● Erase all of the signal errors, and
	nal.	then try recording again.
	● A disc which contains data other than	● A disc which contains non-music
? DISC	music was played.	data cannot be played.
	● There is an error in the signal from	● Replace it with another recorded
	the disc.	disc.

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