Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

MD RecorderThe recorder does not work or works poorly.

Audio sources may not be firmly connected.

Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 15, 27).

The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder).

Disable HOLD by moving the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow (page 13).

Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place with the lid open for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak (ror “LOW BATT” flashes on the recorder).

Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 58).

The rechargeable battery or dry battery have been inserted incorrectly.

Insert the battery correctly (page 12).

You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly.

Wait until the indication rotates slowly.

The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an attenuator.

Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 27).

While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.

Restart the operation as follows.

1Disconnect all the power sources.

2Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.

3Connect the power source.

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