Sony MDS-S35 - Manual (Page 23)

Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If \’(tu experience anv of the following; difficulties while
using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide tet
help vt)u remedy the problem. Should any problem
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
■^The MD mav be damaged ("Disc Error” appears).
Take the MD out and insert it again. If "Disc Error”
remains, replace the MD.
The deck does not play back.
^^Moistiire has formed inside the deck. Take the MD out
and lea\ e the deck in a warm place for sex erai hours
until the moisture evaporates.
■^The deck is not on. Press l^OVVER to turn the deck on.
^►The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the
MD into the disc compartment with the label side up
and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the
deck grips it.
^►The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does
not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been
recorded.
The deck does not record.
^►The MD is record-protecteci ("Protected” appears).
Close the record-protect slotisee page 7).
^►The deck is not connected properly to the sound
source. Make connections properly to the sound
source.
H^The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case of
input through LINE IN), Turn REC LEVEL to adjust
the recording level properly (see page 8),
■^A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a
recordable MD,
^^There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it
with another recordable MD with fewer recorded
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.
^•There has been a power failure or the mains lead has
been disconnected. Data recorded to that point may be
lost. Repeat the recording procedure.
An incompletely inserted MD cannot be pulled out.
^^When the MD is inserted half-way, the mechanism
locks onto the MD and the « button will not operate.
To rem(,)ve the MD, first insert the completely, then
press the = buttcMi.
The sound has a lot of static.
^►Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device
is interfering with operations. Move the deck awav
from the source i>f strong magi’ietism.
Note
If the recorder does not operate properly e\'en after you've
attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then
reinsert the plug into llu' power (Uitk't.
Specifications
MD deck section
System
Disc
Laser
Laser output power
Laser diode properties
Revolutions
Error correction
Sampling frequency
Modulation system
Number of channels
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow and flutter
Inputs
MiniDisc digital audio svstem
MiniDisc
Semiconductor laser ( a - 7S0 nm)
Fmissu>n duration: continuous
Less than 44.6
“^This output is the x'alue measured at a
distance of 200 mm from the objectix’e
lens surface on the optical pick-up
block with 7 mm aperture.
Material: CiaAIAs
Emissi(m duration; continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 pVV
(This output is the x'alue measured
at a distance of 200 mm frt)m the
lens surface on the optical pick-up
block.)
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
Advanced Cross Interleax'c Reed
Solomon Code (ACIRCT
44.1 kHz
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)
2 stereo channels
5 to 20,000 11/ ±0.5 dB
Over 98 dB (during playback)
Below measurable limit
Jack
type
Input
impedance
Rated input Minimum
input
LINE IN Fhomi Over 47 500 mVrms 158 mVTms
jacks kiloh ms -
DIGITAL IN Square Optical
optical
connector
jack wave
ienghth
660 nm
Outputs
Jack Rated Load
type output impedance
LINE OUT Lhono 2 Vrms Over 10 kilohms
jacks (at 50 kilohms)
DIGITAL OUT Squa re
optical
connector
jack
-18 dBm Wave length: 660 nm
HEADPHONES StLTL'O
mini
l<u k
10 mVV 52 ohms
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