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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ENGLISH
Troubleshooting
If your unit fails to operate normally, check the symptoms
and solutions described below which you can take to
correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the
symptom is not listed, contact your authorized
MARANTZ dealer or service center for help.
The unit does not respond to operations.
• Make sure you have installed fresh or fully charged
batteries, or that the AC power adaptor is connected
correctly.
• Make sure the batteries are loaded with correct polarity
(+ and –).
• Make sure the power is turned on.
• Make sure KEY LOCK is not set to the right (LOCK)
position.
Playback is not possible.
• Condensation has formed on the MD. Wait a few
minutes for it to evaporate.
• Make sure you have not loaded a blank disc.
Recording is not possible.
• Make sure you have inserted a recordable MD.
• Make sure the record protection tab is closed.
• Make sure the sound source connected correctly.
• When recording an analog source, make sure the
recording level is adjusted correctly.
• Make sure there is enough time available for recording
on the disc.
• If the AC adaptor is unplugged, or there is a power
outage during recording, all material recorded up to
that point will be lost. If the recording was not
successful, resume recording again from the beginning.
Excessive noise.
• Make sure the unit is not near a TV (etc.).
Note
This unit incorporates a high quality microprocessor. If, however,
it happens to malfunction because of static electricity (etc.),
unplug the AC adaptor (or remove the batteries), wait 30
seconds, reconnect the AC adaptor (or reload the batteries), then
press the reset button on the rear panel. Pressing the reset button
will clear the contents of the memory (UTOC).
About recording
• Do not shake the unit or subject it to any sudden shock
or bump during recording. This may cause the
recording to skip or to stop completely. Also be careful
not to shock or bump the unit after recording, when
“Writing” appears in the display and the unit is writing
the recorded information to the disc.
• Sound from the internal (or external) microphone is
conveyed via analog circuitry before being converted to
a digital signal and recorded. Therefore some analog
noise may be present in the recorded signal. Also, when
recording with the internal microphone in an extremely
quiet environment, there is a possibility of recording the
sound of this unit operating. This is not a malfunction.
About condensation
If this unit is brought directly from a cold location to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may form on the lenses inside the deck. This is
called condensation. In this state, not only is the normal
operation impossible, operation may cause damage to the
MD or the unit itself. Be sure to eject the MD when not
using this unit.
If condensation occurs, leave the unit turned on for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates (do not perform any
operations during this time). After an hour, turn the unit
off, then turn it back on and operate as normal. If the unit
cannot be operated normally no matter how long you
wait, please contact a service center.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent
solution.
Care of MDs
• Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
• Periodically remove dust and debris from the cartridge
surface by wiping it with a dry cloth.
• As the MD itself is housed in a cartridge, you can
handle it normally without being concerned about dirt
or fingerprints. However, malfunctioning may result if
the cartridge itself is dirty or warped.
Do not open the shutter on the MD cartridge
Trying to force the shutter open will damage the shutter.