Sony MDS-JE520 - Manual (Page 39)

Additional Information
“TOC Reading“ appears for a long time
It the inserted rea^rdable MD is brand new, "TOC Reading"
appears in the displa\’ longer than tor MOs 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 o\ er a track if that
track has been recorded over several times already. If this
happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see
page 28).
• The remaining recording time mav be shortened out of
proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording o\ er a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this mav shorten the duration of the
track.
• You mav find it impossible to label a track while
recording over it.
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 l/Ci) to turn the deck on.
^The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the
MD into the cfisc slot with the label side up and the
arrow pointing towards the opening.
^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-protected ("Protected" alternates
witli "CH" in the displa\').
Close the record-protect slot (see page 7).
^The deck is not connected properK' to the sound
source. Make connections properly to the sound
source.
^The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust
the recording level properly (see pages 12 and 13).
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 pow’er cord
has been disconnected during recording. Data
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the
recording procedure.
The deck does not work during synchro-recording.
^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 16).
If the CD player being used has a mode selector, set the
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.
The three-digit display appears.
^The Self-Diagnosis Function is on.
Check the table on page 45.
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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