A recording cannot be made.
Is the MiniDisc protected against ac-
cidental erasure?
Did you try to make recording on a
playback-only MiniDisc?
Can you see the "DISC FULL" or
"TOC FULL ∗" message in the dis-
play?
(∗ will be replaced by a number or
symbol)
Slide the accidental erase prevention
tab back to its original position.
Replace it with a recordable disc.
Put in another recordable disc with
recording space on it.
Even though a disc has been loaded,
"MD NO DISC" or "MD ∗∗ ERR" is
displayed.
(∗ will be replaced by a number or
symbol)
Playback sounds are skipped.
The disc is very dirty.
Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Clean the disc.
Place the unit on a firm, level surface
free from vibration.
Remove the disc and leave the power
turned on. The unit should function
properly in about 1 hour.
Tape recording and playback
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
A recording cannot be made.
Is the tape protected against acciden-
tal erasure?
Cover the accidental erase prevention
hole.
Sound is skipped.
Sound in high-frequency range can-
not be reproduced.
Sound quivers.
The tape is damaged.
The capstan and pinch roller are very
dirty.
Replace the tape.
Clean the capstan and pinch roller.
The cassette cannot be ejected.
Did a power failure occur?
Wait until the power is supplied.
Radio reception
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Radios make unusual noise consecu-
tively.
The unit is placed near the TV or
computer.
The antenna direction is not placed
properly.
When the unit receives a radio broad-
cast near a TV set, a computer or a
wordprocessor, it may pick up noise. If
this happens, try to move the unit from
the place where the noise is picked up.
Correct the antenna direction.
The preset channel cannot be
recalled.
Did you erase the programmed sta-
tion?
Did you leave the power cord un-
plugged for a long time?
Preset the channel again.
Redo programming.
Remote control
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
The remote control does not function
or does not operate properly.
The batteries (polarity) are not in-
serted properly.
The batteries inside the remote con-
trol are dead.
The remote control is operated from
an incorrect distance or angle.
Insert properly.
Replace the batteries.
Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m)
to 20' (6 m) and within an angle of 15°
to either side of center.
The power cannot be turned on from
the remote control.
Is the AC power cord plugged in?
Connect the AC power cord.
When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:
Error messages
Meaning Remedy
BLANK MD
Nothing is recorded.
Replace it with another disc.
Can't EDIT
A track cannot be edited.
Change the stop position of the track and then
try editing it.
Can't REC
Recording cannot be performed correctly due
to vibration or shock in the unit.
The tape is protected against accidental
erasure.
Re-record or replace the MiniDisc.
Cover the accidental erase prevention hole.
U TOC ∗ ERR
(∗ will be replaced
by a number or
symbol)
TOC information recorded on the MD does not
match the MD specifications or it cannot be
read.
Replace it with another disc.
Erase all of the track, and try recording.
U TOC W ERR
The TOC information could not be created
properly due to a mechanical shock or to
scratches on the disc.
Turn off the power, and try to write the TOC
again.
(Remove any source of shock or vibration
while writing.)
? DISC
The data contains an error.
Replace it with another disc.
00:00
Music is not being recorded.
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
CD NO DISC
A CD has not been loaded.
The disc data cannot be read.
Load a CD.
Reload the CD.
DEFECT
Since this disc has scratches on it, the record-
ing operation was skipped.
Replace it with another recordable disc.
DISC FULL
The MiniDisc is out of recording space.
Replace it with another recordable disc.
EDIT OVER
There is no space to make CD editing on the
disc.
Replace it with a disc that has enough time
to record.
FOCUS ERR
A disc has not been loaded.
The disc data cannot be read.
Reload the MiniDisc.
MD ∗∗ ERR
(∗ will be replaced
by a number or
symbol)
The disc is damaged.
A TOC is not written on the MD or there is
something wrong with data.
Reload the disc or replace it.
MD ERR
Trouble is found.
Contact the shop where you purchased the
unit.
MD NO DISC
A MiniDisc has not been loaded.
The disc data cannot be read.
Load a MiniDisc.
Reload the MiniDisc.
MECH ∗ ERR
(∗ will be replaced
by a number or
symbol)
There is a mechanical problem and the disc
is not working properly.
Set this unit to the stand-by mode and press
the MD EJECT button.
NAME FULL
The number of characters for the disc name
or track name exceeds 40.
Shorten the disc or track name.
NOT AUDIO
The data recorded on this disc is not audio
data.
Select another track.
Replace the disc.
PLAY MD
You tried to record on a playback-only MD.
Replace it with another recordable disc.
PROTECTED
The disc is write protected.
Move the write protection tab back to its
original position.
TEMP OVER
The temperature is too high.
Set this unit to the stand-by mode and wait
for a while.
TOC ∗∗ ERR
(∗ will be replaced
by a number or
symbol)
The disc is damaged.
TOC information cannot be read.
MD not specified.
Replace it with another disc.
TOC FULL∗
(∗ will be replaced
by a number or
symbol)
There is no space left for recording character
information (track names, disc names, etc.).
Replace it with another recordable disc.
TOC W ERROR
Recording is impossible.
Contact the shop where you purchased the
unit.
TRAY ERROR
The CD tray operates incorrectly.
Unplug the AC power cord, plug it back, and
then turn the power on.
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