Aging Mode

• Mode for repeating operations of the CD player automatically.

When errors occur:

Aging stops and a message indicating that an error has occurred such as “CD MEC ERR” is displayed. (For details of errors, refer to “Error History Display Mode”.)

When no errors occur:

Aging is repeatedly performed.

Procedure:

1.Load any CD.

2.Press the FUNCTION button and set the function to CD.

3.While pressing the PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button and ^ (MD) button, press the 1/u button.

4.“AGING” is displayed on the fluorescent display tube briefly.

5.When the aging mode is set, the CD mark and MD mark on the fluorescent tube blink.

6.Pressing the ^ (CD) button starts aging. Operations are performed in the following sequence during aging.

Reading of TOC

Playback of first track

Playback of last track

CD tray open

CD tray close

7.To end aging, while pressing the PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button and ^ (CD) button, press the 1/u button. (Hot reset is executed.)

Error History Display Mode

Mode for checking the history of errors which have occurred in the CD player.

Execute this mode after ending the aging mode.

Procedure:

1.Press the FUNCTION button, and set the function to “CD”.

2.While pressing the p(MD) button and )+/MD/CD/TUNING+ button, press the 1/u button.

3.“EMC@@EDC**” id displayed.

@@ : Number of mechanism errors (Past 3 errors)

**: Number of errors (NO DISC ERROR) which occurred after chucking (Past 3 errors)

4.To check the history of mechanism errors, press the PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button, and to check BD errors, press the REPEAT/ STEREO/MONO button, and switch the display.

5.To end, press the 1/u button and turn OFF the power.

6.To erase the error history, perform COLD reset.

(While pressing the PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE button and p(CD) button, press the 1/u button.)

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HCD-MD373 specifications

The Sony HCD-MD373 is a compact mini audio system that offers an impressive blend of sound quality, versatility, and advanced technology, making it an ideal choice for audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. One of the standout features of the HCD-MD373 is its MiniDisc recorder/player, a legacy technology that allows users to record high-quality audio onto MiniDiscs, providing an alternative to traditional CDs and cassettes. This feature is particularly appealing for those looking to capture live music or create personalized playlists.

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