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Additional Information
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Self-diagnosis Display
This system has a Self-diagnosis display function
to let you know if there is a system malfunction.
The display shows a code made up of three letters
and a message alternately to show you the
problem. To solve the problem refer to the
following list. If any problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
C11/Protected
The MD is protected against erasure.
c
Remove the MD and slide the tab to close the
slot (see page 24).
C12/Cannot Copy
You tried to record a CD or MD with a format
that the system does not support, such as a CD-
ROM.
c
Remove the disc and turn off the system once,
then turn it on again.
C13/REC Error
Recording could not be performed properly.
c
Move the system to a stable place, and start
recording over from the beginning.
The MD is dirty or scratched, or the MD does
not meet the standards.
c
Replace the MD and start recording over from
the beginning.
C13/Read Error
The MD deck cannot read the disc information
properly.
c
Remove the MD once, then insert it again.
C14/Toc Error
The MD deck cannot read the disc information
properly.
c
Replace the MD.
c
Erase all the recorded contents of the MD
using the All Erase function on page 38.
C41/Cannot Copy
The sound source is a copy of a commercially
available music software, or you tried to record
a CD-R (Recordable CD).
c
The Serial Copy Management System
prevents making a digital copy (see page 53).
You cannot record a CD-R.