Additional Information
Display Messages
The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.
Message | Meaning |
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BLANK | The deck is searching for the beginning of the |
| blank section on the tape. |
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CAUTION | A safety mechanism is operating because of |
| condensation or other reasons. |
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CLEANING | Cleaning the head and tape path is |
| recommended. After about 10 hours of deck |
| use, this message appears for about 10 |
| seconds whenever you turn on the deck . |
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(ERASE) | The ID ERASE function is on. |
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ID ERASE | A start ID or skip ID is being erased. |
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ID WRITE | A start ID, skip ID, or program number is |
| being written. |
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M.SCAN | The M.SCAN button on the remote has just |
| been pressed or Music Scan playback of the |
| beginning of a track is about to start. |
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NO TAPE | A cassette is not inserted into the deck. |
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PROHIBIT | The program source you are about to record |
| cannot be recorded through the digital input |
| jacks or connectors. |
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|
PROTECT | The |
| and recording on the tape cannot be done. |
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REHRSL | Rehearsal function is on. |
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SOURCE | The deck has been in recording pause for |
| about 10 minutes, or you've pressed the |
| REC r button while no cassette is in the deck |
| or the cassette is |
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TAPE END | The tape has come to the end of the recorded |
| portion. |
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TAPE TOP | The tape has reached its beginning. |
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UNLOCK | The digital signal being input to the jack or |
| connector is different from the one selected |
| with the INPUT switch. |
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WAIT | The deck is searching for the beginning of the |
| blank section on the tape. |
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(WRITE) | The ID WRITE function is on. |
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Troubleshooting
If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this section as a guide to remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The cassette holder does not close.
/Check that the cassette is inserted correctly (see pages 9 and 10).
The function buttons do not work.
/The deck has just been turned on and will not operate for about 4 seconds. Wait 4 seconds (10 seconds when “CLEANING” appears) before attempting any operation.
/The PAUSE P button is activated. Press PAUSE P to cancel pause.
/The tape has reached its end. Press REW 0 to rewind the tape.
No sound.
/The deck is not properly connected. Make the proper connections (see pages 5 and 6).
/The connected amplifier is not being operated properly. Operate the amplifier as required for the respective deck operation. (Refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier.)
The deck does not record.
/The
/The INPUT switch is incorrectly set. Set INPUT, ANALOG INPUT or DIGITAL IN/ OUT to the correct position.
/The REC LEVEL
s
The OPEN/CLOSE 6button does not work.
/The OPEN/CLOSE 6 button does not function during recording. Press STOP p or PAUSE P to stop recording first, then press OPEN/CLOSE 6.
“CAUTION” appears and the deck cannot be operated.
/ A safety mechanism is operating because of condensation. Remove the cassette and leave the deck turned on for about an hour. Then turn the deck off, then on again (see page 29).