Sony DTC-A6 - Manual (Page 18)

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Additional Information
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Start ID writing is not possible during recording.
/ The start ID cannot be written within 9 seconds (18
seconds in long-play mode) after the end of the
previous start ID. Make sure at least 9 seconds (18
seconds in the long-play mode) has passed after the last
start ID and before writing a new one.
Direct Access does not work.
/ The specified program number does not exist on the
tape. Press START ID RENUMBER to renumber the
program numbers.
/ The program numbers are out of order. Press START
ID RENUMBER to renumber the program numbers.
The deck begins rewinding the tape during playback.
/ Repeat Play is on.
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly to turn off
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” in the display and cancel
Repeat Play.
The tape operation buttons do not function while writing
or erasing a start ID.
/ All buttons do not work during the 9 seconds the start
ID is being written (18 seconds in long-play mode).
Wait until the writing the start ID finishes before
operation.
Absolute time codes writing is not possible.
/ Recording began within a blank section.
Rewind the tape to its beginning, or locate the end of
the recorded portion with End Search before starting
recording.
Tape transport is excessively loud during fast-forwarding
or rewinding.
/ The noise is caused by the cassette and is not a
mechanical problem.
The tape stops suddenly.
/ The cassette is defective or damaged.
Press OPEN/CLOSE § and replace the cassette with a
new one.
When pressing REW 0/FF ) or PREVIOUS =/NEXT
+, the tape stops momentarily before starting to
move.
/ This is normal and is not a mechanical problem.
The deck cannot be operated with the remote (supplied).
/ The battery is weak. Change both batteries.
“SBM” does not appear in the display even though SBM
is set to ON.
/ ”SBM” appears only during the recording of analog
input signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or
44.1 kHz, not during the recording of a digital input
signal, or an analog input signal with a sampling
frequency of 32 kHz, or during playback.
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 6
and 8).
/ Insert the cassette beyond the silver bar (see pages 6
and 8).
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
/ Make the proper connections (see page 5).
/ 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 record-protect hole on the cassette is open. Slide
the record-protect tab to close the hole (see page 7).
/ The INPUT switch is incorrectly set. Set INPUT to the
correct position.
/ The REC LEVEL control is set at 0. Turn REC LEVEL
clockwise to raise the recording level (only during
analog recording).
/ The signal input to the digital input jack or connector is
protected against digital copying
(only during digital recording). Input the signal
through the analog input jack or connector.
The OPEN/CLOSE § button does not work.
/ The OPEN/CLOSE § button does not function during
recording. Press STOP p or PAUSE P to stop
recording first, then press OPEN/CLOSE §.
“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 17).
Sub codes writing is not possible.
/ The record-protect hole on the cassette is open. Slide
the record-protect tab to close the hole (see page 7).