Sony RCD-W3 Error Messages, System Limitations

Additional Information

The following table explains the error messages that appear in the display.

Message	Explanation
CHECK DISC	• A record-related button has been
	pressed when a finalized disc is in
	the DECK B.

	• A record-related button has been
	pressed when a standard CD is in
	the DECK B.

DATA DISC	A non-audio CD-ROM or a CD-
	Video disc has been placed in the
	machine.

DISC ERROR	• An unfinalized disc has been
	placed in the DECK A.

	• There is a problem with the disc.

	• A DVD disc has been placed in
	the unit.

DISC FULL	There is not enough time left on the
	disc to complete a planned
	recording.

ERROR	There is a problem with the tray.

FAILED	A dubbing has not been completed
	properly.

FULL	More than 20 tracks have been
	programmed.

NO AUDIO	A record-related button has been
	pressed when a non-audio disc is in
	the DECK B.

“TOC” appears for a long time

If the inserted recordable CD-R/RW is brand new, “TOC” appears in the front panel display longer than for CD-R/RWs that have been used.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

•The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.

•You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already.

•The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.

•Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.

•You may find it impossible to label a track after recording over a previous one.

•You can record songs for up to 99 tracks.