Additional Information
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Self-Diagnosis Function
The deck has a self-diagnosis display. This function shows a three-digit display (a combination of a letter and
figures) and the corresponding message, so you can check the deck’s condition.
If such a display appears, check the following table in order to resolve the problem.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Three-digit display/Message
Cause/Remedy
C11/Protected!!
The inserted MD is record-protected.
/
Take out the MD, and close the record-protect tab (page 9).
C13/REC Error!!
The recording was not made properly.
/
Set the deck in a stable place, and repeat the recording procedure.
The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or not up to
standards.
/
Replace the disc, and repeat the recording procedure.
C13/Disc Error!!
The deck could not read the TOC of the MD properly.
/
Take out the MD, and insert it again.
C14/TOC Error!!
The deck could not read the TOC of the MD properly.
/
Insert another disc.
/
If possible, erase all tracks on the MD using the All Erase Function on page 27.
While recording from a digital component connected through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector, the digital connecting cable was unplugged or the digital
component turned off.
/
Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on.
C12/Cannot Copy
An attempt was made to play a disc that is not compatible with this deck (CD-
ROM, MD data disc, etc.).
/
Replace the disc.
C13/Read Error
The deck could not read the TOC of the MD properly.
/
Eject the disc, then insert it again.
C41/Cannot Copy
The digitally dubbed material cannot be recorded digitally (page 39).
C71/Din Unlock (“C71” alternates with “Din
Unlock” in the display.)
A moment’s lighting is due to the signals of the digital program being recorded.
This does not affect the recorded material.
Notes on CDs
On handling CDs
• To keep the disc clean, hold it along its edges only.
Do not leave fingerprints on the surface.
• Do not stick adhesive papers or tapes onto the disc.
• Only regular circular discs can be used in this deck.
Irregularly shaped discs, such as star- or heart-
shaped discs, may damage the deck.
• If there is glue or a similar substance on the disc,
remove it completely before using the disc.
On storage
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight, heat
sources, or high humidity.
• Store discs in their cases. Do not store discs either
stacked horizontally or standing vertically without
their cases.
On cleaning
• Fingerprints or dust on the CD may cause
poor sound reproduction or sound
dropout.
• Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
• If the disc is still dirty after being wiped with a
cleaning cloth, wipe it again with a slightly
moistened cloth. Then wipe off the residual moisture
with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
Note on High-Speed CD Synchro-
Recording
Certain CD conditions may cause sound dropout or
noise in the recording results, or even create
unwanted tracks on the MD. If this happens, clean
the CD as instructed on “On cleaning” above, and
record material to the MD using normal-speed CD
Synchro-Recording only.
