Error messages Meaning Remedy
BATT EMPTY
The rechargeable battery run down. Charge the rechargeable battery (or
use the AC adaptor for power.)
BLANK DISC Nothing is recorded. Replace the disc with a recorded
disc.
00Tr 0:00 Music is not being recorded.
Can't COPY
No copy can be made because of
the SCMS copyright system.
Record using the analogue cable.
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.
Re-record or replace it.
Can't WRITE Editing is impossible. Check the number of tracks.
DEFECT
Since this disc has scratches on it,
the recording operation was
skipped.
If the sound you hear is not right,
replace the disc with another
recordable disc.
Din UNLOCK Poor connection of the digital cable. Connect the digital cable securely.
DISC ERROR The disc is damaged. Reload the disc or replace it.
DISC FULL
The disc is out of recording space. Replace it with another recordable
disc.
HOLD
The unit is in the malfunction
prevention state.
Return the HOLD switch to its
original position.
LOCKED
LOCK ERROR
The EJECT lever was moved
during recording or editing.
Turn off the power and remove the
MiniDisc.
NO DISC A disc has not been loaded. Load a disc.
PB DISC
You tried to record on a playback-
only disc.
Replace it with a recordable disc.
POWER ?
Improper power is being supplied. Use one of the specified power
sources.
PROTECTED
The disc is write protected. Move the write protection knob
back to its original position.
SORRY
Since a track number is currently
being located or written to, the unit
cannot accept your command.
Wait for a while and try the
operation again.
SYSTEM ERR
You have come to the conclusion
that the unit is out of order.
To have it repaired, go to the
distributor where you purchased the
unit.
TEMP OVER
The temperature is too high. Turn off the power, and wait for a
while.
TOC ERROR
A large portion of the disc has been
damaged.
Replace it with another recorded
disc.
TOC FULL
There is no space left for recording
character information (track names,
disc names, etc.).
Replace it with another recordable
disc.
Tr. Protect
The track has been protected from
being erased.
Edit the track with the device on
which it was recorded.
UTOC ERROR
A large portion of the disc has been
damaged.
Replace it with another recorded
disc.
There is an error in the recorded
signal.
Replace it with another recordable
disc or use the ALL ERASE function
(page 27), to erase the signal error
and then try recording again.
? DISC
A disc which contains data other
than music was played.
A disc which contains non-music
data cannot be played.
There is an error in the signal from
the disc.
Replace it with another recorded
disc.
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech-
nician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before
calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
The unit does not
turn on.
The AC adaptor is disconnected.
The rechargeable battery is
exhausted.
The unit is in the safety mode.
Plug in the AC adaptor.
Recharge the battery.
Move the HOLD switch to turn
off the safety mode.
No sound is heard
from the head-
phones.
The volume is set too low.
The remote control unit or
headphones are not plugged in.
Increase the volume.
Plug the remote control unit or
headphones in securely.
When the operation
buttons are
pressed, the unit
does not respond.
The unit is in the safety mode.
The rechargeable battery is
exhausted.
The remote control unit plug or
headphone plug is not inserted
firmly.
Move the HOLD switch to turn
off the safety mode.
Recharge the battery.
Insert the remote control unit
plug or headphone plug securely.
Some sounds are
skipped.
The rechargeable battery is
exhausted.
The unit is receiving excessive
vibration.
Recharge the battery.
Place the unit in a vibration-free
place.
The MiniDisc cannot
be ejected.
The track number or character
information has not been written
on the disc.
The unit is in the recording or
editing mode.
Press the n OFF button to turn
off the power (which will finish
writing the information on the
disc).
Recording and edi-
ting are impossible.
Is the MiniDisc protected against
accidental erasure?
Is the unit connected properly to
the other equipment?
Is the AC adaptor unplugged or
did a power failure occur whilst
recording or editing?
Is the unit in the safety mode?
Slide the accidental erase
prevention tab back to its original
position.
Connect the unit properly to the
other equipment.
Plug in the AC adaptor.
Move the HOLD switch to turn
off the safety mode.
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