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Symptom
●
A recording cannot be made.
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Even though a disc has been loaded,
"NO DISC" or "CAN'T READ" is dis-
played.
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Playback sounds are skipped.
Possible cause
●
Is the MiniDisc protected against ac-
cidental 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 vi-
brations?
●
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 lead plugged in?
Remedy
●
Insert properly.
●
Replace the batteries.
●
Operate it within a range of 0.2 m
(8") to 6 m (20') and within an angle
of 15
°
to either side of centre.
●
Connect the AC power lead.
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 aerial 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 compu-
ter 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 aerial 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 whilst 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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