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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for customers which are displayed automatically when errors occur, and error codes which
show the error history in the test mode during servicing. For details on how to view error codes for the customer, refer to the following box
in the instruction manual. For details on how to check error codes during servicing, refer to the following “Procedure for using the Self-
Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode)”.
Procedure for using the Self-Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode).
Note:
Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the test mode. The following describes the least required
procedure. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If you set other modes accidentally, press the MENU/NO button to exit
the mode.
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 or five
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 (page 27).
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 44.
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 71).
You cannot record a CD-R.
E0001/MEMORY NG
There is an error in the internal data that the
system needs in order to operate.
c
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
E0101/LASER NG
There is a problem with the optical pickup.
c
The optical pickup may have failed. Consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
MD
Auto Cut
The MD deck is pausing the recording because
silence continued for about 30 seconds or more
during digital recording.
Blank Disc
The inserted recordable MD is new, or all
tracks on the MD have been erased.
Cannot Edit
• A pre-mastered MD is in the deck.
• You tried to edit during Programme or
Shuffle Play.
• You tried to change the recorded level or
perform Fade-in or Fade-out operation after
the Daily Timer or Recording Timer had
activated and turned on the power.
Cannot REC
The function is switched to MD.
Complete!
The editing operation of MDs is completed.
Description
Table of Error Codes
Error Code
10
12
20
21
22
23
24
30
31
40
41
42
43
50
51
Could not load
Loading switches combined incorrectly
Timed out without reading the top of PTOC
Could read top of PTOC, but detected error
Timed out without accessing UTOC
Timed out without reading UTOC
Error in UTOC
Could not start playback
Error in sector
Retry cause generated during normal recording
Retried in DRAM overflow
Retry occurred during TOC writing
Retry aborted during S.F editing
Other than access processing, and could not read address.
Focus NG occurred and overran.
Summary of Contents for HMC-NX5MD
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Page 49: ...49 49 HMC NX5MD 6 8 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN SECTION 1 2 Page 52 Page 50 Page 50 ...
Page 52: ...52 52 HMC NX5MD 6 11 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DIGITAL SECTION Page 48 Page 48 Page 49 PIN FUNCTION ...
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