Additional Information

“TOC Reading” appears for a long time

If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

•The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.

•You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see page 32).

•The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.

•Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.

•You may find it impossible to label a track while recording over it.

The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of monaural-format MDs.

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 damaged (“Disc Error!! ” appears). Take the MD out and insert it again.

If “Disc Error!! ” remains, replace the MD.

The deck does not play back.

/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/uto turn the deck on.

/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 opening.

/The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.

The deck does not record.

/The MD is record-protected (“Protected!! ” and “C11” appear).

Close the record-protect slot (see page 10).

/The deck is not connected properly to the sound source. Make connections properly to the sound source.

/The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust the recording level properly (see page 9).

/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 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.

Cannot set the timer.

/The clock has not been set, or the clock setting has been lost due to a power failure, etc.

Set the clock (see page 6).

The deck cannot be operated during timer standby.

/You cannot operate the deck during timer standby. To operate the deck, press TIMER to cancel the timer function.

The timer does not function.

/The timer was not set before the deck was turned off. Press TIMER to display the clock indication.

/The incorrect time has been set. Check the starting and ending times, and set the correct times.

The three-digit display appears.

/The Self-Diagnosis Function is on. Check the table on page 51.

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.

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