BAdditional information

Messages

If the recorder cannot carry out an operation, error messages may flash in the display window as follows.

BANK FULL :

The phrase bank is almost full and cannot store the phrase you tried to enter.Delete some phrases from the phrase bank, and then reenter the new phrase.

BLANKDISC :

You tried to play an MD with no recording on it.

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 a few minutes).

Data Save :

The MD recorder is recording information (sounds) from the memory to the disc. Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the recorder to any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.

DISC FULL :

There is no more space to record on the MD.

EMPTY :

You tried to erase data in the phrase bank but no data have been recorded.

Hi DC in :

The power supply is higher than required. Use the recommended power sources.

HOLD :

You tried to operate the recorder with the HOLD switch slid in the direction of the arrow. Slide back the switch.

LINE OUT :

You pressed VOL +/– while the “AUDIO OUT” parameter is set to “LINE OUT”. Use the jog dial to set the “AUDIO OUT” parameter to “HeadPhone”.

LOW BATT :

The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak. Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery.

MEM OVER :

You started recording with the recorder receiving continuous vibration. Put the recorder on the stable place and start recording again.

MENU :

You pressed a key on the remote control while selecting a menu on the recorder.

NAME FULL :

You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track or disc.

You tried to enter a total of more than 1700 letters for track or disc names.

NO COPY :

You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using the digital connection. Use the analog connection instead.

NO DISC :

You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.

No Entry! :

You tried to erase a setting in the Personal Disc Memory on a disc that contains no settings in the Personal Disc Memory.

NO SIGNAL :

The recorder could not detect digital input signals. Make sure that the source is connected firmly. If the message appears while recording, press x to end recording.

NO TEXT :

You tried to use the CD text copying function to copy a track or disc name from a CD that has no text data.

NV ERROR :

Internal processing was not correctly done.

Reinsert the disc or try repeating the recorder operation. If the same message appears again, a mechanical problem may be the cause. In this case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

P/B ONLY :

You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (P/B stands for playback).

PROTECTED :

You tried to record or edit on an MD with its tab in the record-protect position.

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