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Messages
The following table explains the messages that
appear in the display.
System Limitations
The MD recording system in the unit is significantly
different from those used in cassette and DAT decks
and is characterized by the limitations described
below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to
the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself
and not to mechanical causes.
• “Disc Full” lights up before the disc has
reached the maximum recording time (60, 74, or
80 minutes).
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the disc,
“Disc Full” lights up regardless of the total recorded
time. You cannot record more than 256 tracks on
the disc. To record new tracks, erase unnecessary
tracks or use another MD.
• “Disc Full” lights up before the maximum num-
ber of tracks is reached.
If you use a disc that contains many edits, the “Disc
Full” indicator may light up regardless of the record-
ing time or the number of tracks.
• The remaining recordable time on the MD does
not increase even after you erase numerous
short tracks.
• Some tracks cannot be combined with others.
Track combination may become impossible when
tracks are edited.
• The remaining recordable time on the MD may
decrease by more than the total recorded time,
depending on the status of the MD or how you
record.
• Tracks created through editing may exhibit
sound dropout during searching operations.
• Track numbers are not recorded correctly.
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers
may result (1) when CD tracks are divided into sev-
eral smaller tracks during digital recording, or (2)
when certain CDs are recorded with the Level Sync
On for automatic track marking.
• “MD Reading” appears for a long time.
If an inserted recordable disc is brand new, “MD
Reading” remains on the display longer than if the
disc had been used.
• You can enter up to 1,792 characters on an MD.
However, if you use the Group function, the maxi-
mum number will be lower.
• Group function data is written in the memory
area for names.
If you input an excessive number of characters, the
available data capacity will be reduced, possibly
disabling Group functions. In this case, try to
reduce the number of characters used for names.
Message
Meaning
MD Blank Disc
A recordable MD without disc or track
names is inserted.
Cannot Copy
You tried to create a second digital copy
from a digitally dubbed MD (see “Precau-
tions for Handling MiniDiscs (MDs)).
Cannot Edit
You tried to edit a playback-only disc.
Cannot Rec
You tried to record onto a playback-only
disc.
CD Dub Fail
CD dubbing could not be activated.
Complete
The editing operation has been completed.
Cannot Read
The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing
a TOC).
Disc Full
The disc is full (see “System Limitations”).
Full
You tried to enter a character over the maxi-
mum character capacity while naming a
disc, track, or group, etc.
Impossible
You tried to edit a disc using a function not
available for some reason other than an
MD system limitation.
MD Writing
The unit is writing the recorded or edited
contents to the MD.
Mecha Error
An error occurred in the unit’s internal
mechanism.
Memory Full
You tried to store a 26th track or a 31st
channel, exceeding the unit’s capacity.
Name Full
The naming capacity of the disc or unit has
reached its limit.
No Change
The name has not been changed.
CD/MD No Disc There is no disc in the unit.
Protected
The inserted disc is record-protected.
Recording
You tried to switch to another source while
recording, or to perform a CD or tuner
operation that is disabled during recording.
Retry Error
The recording attempt failed due to con-
secutive disturbances from scratches on
the MD or from applied vibration.
Signal Wait
The MD recorder has entered Signal Wait
mode.
Time Protect
You tried to repeat double-speed dubbing
using the same CD.
TOC Error
The unit failed to read or record onto a
disc.
If you have recorded a disc in LP2 or LP4 mode,
you cannot play it on a player that does not support
LP2 or LP4 mode. If you play such a disc on
another MD player, “LP:.” may appear in the display
as a title.