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Symptom
● A recording cannot be made.
● Even though a disc has been loaded,
"NO DISC" or "CAN'T READ" is dis-
played.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
Possible cause
● Is the MiniDisc protected against
accidental erasure?
● Did you try to make recording on a
playback-only MiniDisc?
● Can you see the "DISC FULL" or
"TOC FULL" message in the display?
● The disc is very dirty.
● Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
● Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Remedy
● Slide the accidental erase preven-
tion 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 sur-
face free from vibration.
● Remove the disc and leave the
power turned on. The unit should
function properly in about 1 hour.
MiniDisc recording and playback
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 cord plugged in?
Remedy
● 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.
● Connect the AC power cord.
Remote control
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 antenna 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 computer
or a word-processor, it may pick up
noise. If this happens, move the unit
from the place where the noise is
picked up.
● Correct the antenna direction.
● Preset the channel again.
● Redo programming.
Radio reception
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER
If this product is subjected to strong external interference
(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal sup-
ply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incor-
rectly, it may malfunction or the display may not function cor-
rectly. If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode.
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button while holding down
the SURROUND button and the TIMER/DELETE but-
ton.
● "ALL CLEAR" will appear.
Caution:
● The operation explained above will erase all data stored in
memory including clock and timer settings, and tuner,
MiniDisc and CD presets.
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