Sony MDS-S38 - Manual (Page 32)

Additional Information
**700 Reading* appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, "TOC Reading"
appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been
used.
limitations when recording over an existing track
• The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that
track has been recorded over several times already. If this
happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see
page 24).
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of
proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the
track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track while
recording over it.
The deck does not record.
^The MD is record-protected ("Protected" appears).
Close the record-protect slot (see page 7).
^^The deck is not connected properly to the program
source. Make connections properly to the program
source.
^► The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case
of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN). Turn REC
LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see
page 11).
^► 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 AC power
cord has been disconnected during recording. Data
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the
recording procedure.
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed
during playback of monaural-format MDs.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you
remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
■ ^The MD may 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.
^^Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD
out and leave the deck in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
■ ^The deck is not on. Press POWER 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 work during synchro-recording using
the supplied remote.
■ ► The currently selected CD player type (CD player or
video CD player) does not match the CD player
being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 15).
If you use a CD player with a mode selector, set the
mode selector to CDl.
The sound has a lot of static.
^► strong magnetism from a television or a similar
device is interfering with operations. Move the deck
away from the source of strong magnetism.
Note
If the deck does not operate properly even after you've
attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then
‘reinsert the plug into the power outlet.
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