Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
•The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the MD.
•Only ?/1 is operable while the MD deck is being controlled by a personal computer.
The deck does not play.
•Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD out and leave the deck in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.
•The deck is not on. Press ?/1 to turn the deck on.
•The deck may not be connected to the amplifier correctly. Check the connection.
•The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc slot with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the slot.
•The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.
The sound has a lot of static.
•Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.
The deck does not record.
•The MD is
•The deck is not connected properly to the program source. Check the connection.
•Select the correct program source using
INPUT.
•The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust the recording level.
•A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a recordable MD.
•There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.
•There has been a power failure or the AC power adaptor has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.
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Note
If the deck does not operate properly even after you’ve attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the deck, then reinsert the AC power adaptor into the AC power outlet.
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