The recorder does

• The record protect tab is opened.

not work or works

, Slide the record protect tab closed (page 46).

poorly.

• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too

 

much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.

 

, Restart the operation as follows.

 

1

Take out batteries or disconnect all the power sources.

 

2

Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.

 

3

Insert batteries or connect the power source.

 

 

 

Messages

If the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.

Error message

Meaning/Remedy

 

 

BLANKDISC

• An MD with no recording on it is inserted.

 

, Insert a recorded MD.

 

 

BUSY

• You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the

 

recorded data.

 

, Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take 2–3

 

minutes).

 

 

DISC FULL

• The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds (SP), 24

 

seconds (LP2 or monaural), 36 seconds (LP4), or less.

 

, Replace the disc.

 

 

ERROR

• There is an internal malfunction in the system.

 

, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 53. If the

 

message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony

 

dealer.

 

 

GroupFULL

• You tried to create a 100th group while editing.

 

, You can create only up to 99 groups on a disc. Keep the group

 

number within 99.

 

 

Hi DC in

• Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommended AC

 

power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used).

 

, Use the recommended AC power adaptor (not supplied) or the

 

car battery cord (not supplied).

 

 

HOLD

• The recorder is locked.

 

, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder.

 

 

LOW BATT

• Batteries are weak.

 

, Replace the dry batteries (page 12).

 

 

MEM OVER

• You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives

 

continuous vibration.

 

, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.

 

 

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