MiniDisc System Limitations
The unit may have the following symptoms while recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.
SYMPTOM |
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“DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” appears even though the MiniDisc still has recording time left.
More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the recording time.
If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (record- ing skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum tracks above.
The remaining recording time does not increase even though you erased tracks.
The unit does not count
The total of the recorded time and the remaining time does not match the maximum recordable time.
One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for recording. For example, a
Combine function does not work.
A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not allow the combine function.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.
One track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly recorded or edited MiniDisc.
Sound may skip.
A track number is created in the middle A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the MiniDisc. of a track.
Troubleshooting
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center.
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The unit does not ● | Is the AC adaptor disconnected? | ||
turn on. |
| ● | Is the battery exhausted? |
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| ● | Is the unit in the hold mode? |
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| ● Has condensation formed inside the | |
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| ● Is the unit being influenced by me- | |
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| chanical shock or by static electric- |
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No sound | is ● Is the volume set too low? |
heard from the ● | Is the remote control unit or the ear- |
earphones. | phones plugged in? |
● Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with | |
| data on it instead of a MiniDisc contain- |
| ing music? |
When the opera- ● | Is the unit in the hold mode? | |
tion buttons are ● | Is the battery exhausted? | |
pressed, the unit ● | Is the remote control unit plug or the | |
does not respond. |
| earphones plug inserted firmly? |
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Some sounds ● | Is the battery exhausted? | |
are skipped. | ● Is the unit being subjected to exces- | |
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| sive vibration? |
PROBLEM CAUSE
The MiniDisc can- ● Has the track number or character
not be ejected. information been updated on the disc yet?
●Is the unit in the recording or edit- ing mode?
Recording and ● Is the MiniDisc protected against editing are im- accidental erasure?
possible. ● Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?
●Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure occur while recording or editing?
●Is the unit in the hold mode?
●Is an optical signal being output from the stereo system?
Read the operation manual for the stereo system.
The battery cannot ● Is the select switch for charging/
be charged.operation set on the charging side?
●Is the jack clean?
Nothing appears ● Is the remote control display set to on the remote “LIGHT OFF”?
control display.
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