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Symptom
● A recording cannot be made.
● Even though a disc has been
loaded, “MD NO DISC” or “READ
ERR” is displayed.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
Possible cause
● Is the MiniDisc protected against
accidental erasure?
● Did you try to make recording on a
play-back only MiniDisc?
● Can you see the “DISC FULL” or
“TOC FULL ” message in the dis-
play?
● ( :number or symbol)
● The disc is very dirty.
● Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
● Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Remedy
● Slide the accidental erase pre-
vention tab back to its original
position.
● Replace it with a recordable
disc.
● Put in another recordable disc
with recording space on it.
● Clean the disc.
● Place the unit on a firm, level
surface free from vibration.
● Remove the disc and leave the
power tur ned on. The unit
should function properly in
about 1 hour.
MD recording and playback
Symptom
● Radios make unusual noise con-
secutively.
● The preset channel cannot be re-
called.
Possible cause
● The unit is placed near the TV or
computer.
● The aerial direction is not placed
properly.
● Did you erase the programmed sta-
tion?
Remedy
● When the unit receives a radio
broadcast near a TV set, a com-
puter or a word-processor,it may
pick up noise. If this hap-
pens,try to move the unit from
the place where the noise is
picked up.
● Correct the aerial direction.
● Preset the channel again.
● Redio programming.
Radio reception
Symptom
● The remote control does not func-
tion or does not operate properly.
● The power cannot be turned on
from the remote control.
Possible cause
● 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.
● Is the AC power lead plugged in?
Remedy
● Insert properly.
● Replace the batteries.
● Operate it within a range of 0.2
m (8") to 6 m (20’) and within
an angle of 15
°
to either side of
centre.
● Connect the AC power lead.
Remote control
CD Playback
Symptom
● Even though a disc has been
loaded, “NO DISC” or “ERR” is dis-
played.
● Playback stops in the middle of a
track, or playback is not performed
properly.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
Possible cause
● The disc is loaded up-side down.
● The disc is very dirty.
● The disc which does not satisfy the
standards.
● Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
● Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Remedy
● Load the disc with the correct
side up.
● Clean the disc.
● Load the correct disc.
● Place the unit on a firm, level
surface free from vibration.
● Remove the disc and leave the
power tur ned on. The unit
should function properly in
about 1 hour.