Troubleshooting and explanations
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take notes.
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Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 48). Check “Messages” (page 53) for the problem as well.
If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
While recording
Symptom | Cause/Remedy |
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Recording cannot be | • Audio sources may not be securely connected. |
done correctly. | , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again |
| (pages 21, 22). |
| • There is no digital signal from the portable CD player. |
| , When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use |
| the AC power adaptor and disable the |
| (such as ESP) on the CD player (page 21). |
| • The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with |
| an attenuator. |
| , Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 22). |
| • The power sources was disconnected or a power outage |
| occurred during recording. |
| , The recording result is not recorded on the disc. Make |
| recording again. |
| • The premastered MD is inserted. |
| , Replace to the recordable MD. |
| • The remaining recordable time on the disc is 12 seconds or |
| less (“DISC FULL” appears). |
| , Replace the disc. |
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Momentary noise is | • Due to the special digital audio compression technology used |
heard when recording. | in LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare |
| occasions with certain sound sources. |
| , Record in SP or LP2 mode (page 18). |
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The lid does not open | • The lid does not open until “TOC Edit” disappears in the |
after recording. | display. |
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