While the recorder is connected to the computer – Sony MZ-M100 User Manual

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A new group cannot
be created.

• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations (in MD mode only).

Group information has been written to the area where the disc name is
stored. The disc name and track names are recorded in the same area,
which can store a maximum of approximately 1,700 characters. If the
total number exceeds this amount, it is impossible to make group
settings.

While the recorder is connected to the computer

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

The recorder is not
recognized by the
computer.

• The supplied USB cable is not firmly connected.

,

Connect the USB cable firmly to the recorder and the computer.

• A USB hub is used.

,

Connect the USB cable directly to the USB port of the computer.

• Network communication has failed.

,

Disconnect the USB cable, wait at least 2 seconds, and then
reconnect it. If the recorder is still not recognized, disconnect the
USB cable, restart the computer, and then connect the USB cable
again.

When using Windows 2000 Professional, you turned on or restarted
the computer while the supplied USB cable was connected, and then
disconnected it afterwards.

,

Disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, and then
reconnect the USB cable. This problem may be resolved by
updating your Windows operating system so that it contains all
the latest features.

Charging by USB bus
power cannot be done
(

flashes in the

display).

• The battery compartment lid is not firmly closed.

,

Reinsert the rechargeable battery and close the battery
compartment lid firmly.

• The temperature of the battery-charging location is too low or too

high.

,

Charge the rechargeable battery within a temperature range of
+5

°

C (+41

°

F) to +35

°

C (+95

°

F).

The rechargeable
battery cannot be
charged sufficiently
through USB bus
power.

• The rechargeable battery is charged through USB bus power.

,

USB bus power only charges temporary and cannot charge the
rechargeable battery sufficiently. Disconnect the recorder from the
computer and charge the rechargeable battery using the AC power
adaptor.

Even though the
recorder is recognized
by the computer, it
does not operate
normally.

• A USB hub is used.

,

Connect the supplied USB cable directly to the USB port of the
computer.

• You are using the recorder at a place with vibration.

,

Use the recorder at a place with no vibration.

The recorder cannot
be used as a storage
device.

• The SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software is active.

,

Close the SonicStage or MD Simple Burner software.

• A disc which is not used in Hi-MD mode is inserted.

,

Insert a disc used in Hi-MD mode. Only discs used in Hi-MD
mode can be used as a storage media.

Symptom

Cause/Remedy

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