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Symptom	Cause/Remedy
The disc size	• The difference is due to the use of the binary system to indicate the disc
displayed on the	size on the computer and the decimal system to express the disc size on
computer is not the	the disc and other recording media. For details on the disc size, see
same as the disc size	page 79.
printed on the disc.
You cannot operate	• You cannot operate the recorder while the recorder is connected to the
the recorder (“PC –	computer.
–MD” appears).
The lid does not	• It happens if you disconnect the dedicated USB cable in the middle of a
open.	data transfer, recording, or editing operation on the computer, but while
	the rechargeable battery is missing from the recorder or is drained.
	, Reconnect the dedicated USB cable or insert a fully charged
	rechargeable battery into the recorder, and then press x.

Others

Symptom	Cause/Remedy
Some menu items	• “Menu Mode” is set to “Simple”.
cannot be displayed.	, Set the “Menu Mode” to “Advanced” to display all the menu items.
The recorder does	• The rechargeable battery is not charged.
not work or works	, Charge the rechargeable battery.
poorly.	• The volume is low.
	, Turn up the volume.
	• No disc is inserted.
	, Insert a recorded disc.
	• The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display
	when you press an operation button on the recorder).
	, On the recorder, disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to the
	opposite direction of the arrow (pages 12, 16).
	• The lid is not firmly closed.
	, Close the lid until it clicks. Then slide OPEN to open the lid.
	• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
	, Take the disc out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several
	hours until the moisture evaporates.
	• The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected.
	, Connect the AC power adaptor firmly to the DC IN 3V jack on the
	recorder.
	• The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak (“LOW BATTERY”
	flashes or nothing appears).
	, Charge the rechargeable battery, replace the dry battery with a new
	one, or use the supplied AC power adaptor.
	• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data.
	, Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error message still
	appears, replace it with another disc.
	• There is a built-in malfunction in the system.
	• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too much
	static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
	, Restart the operation as follows.
	1 Disconnect all the power sources and the dedicated USB cable.
	2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.
	3 Connect the power source.

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