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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 and INPUT are 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 |
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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 plug into the power outlet.
Specifications
System | MiniDisc digital audio system |
Disc | MiniDisc |
Laser | Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) |
| Emission duration: continuous |
Laser output | Less than 44.6 µW* |
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. |
,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 |
protect tab and close the slot. |
, 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. |
Laser diode Revolutions (CLV) Error correction
Sampling frequency CodingModulation system Number of channels Frequency response
*This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical
Material: GaAlAs
400 rpm to 900 rpm
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code (ACIRC)
44.1 kHz
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
EFM
2 stereo channels
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB
Over 94 dB during playback
Below measurable limit
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 |
cord has been disconnected during recording. |
Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat |
the recording procedure. |
,The remote supplied with the MD deck is not set correctly. Reset the remote.
LINE (ANALOG) IN | Jack type: phono |
| Impedance: 47 kilohms |
| Rated input: 500 mVrms |
| Minimum input: 125 mVrms |
DIGITAL IN | Connector type: square optical |
| Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave |
| length) |
LINE (ANALOG) OUT | Jack type: phono |
| Rated output: 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) |
| Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms |
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