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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 (MD)
to exit the mode.
1. When the power OFF (STANDBY), press the
?/1
button (TA) while pressing the
s
button (MD) and ENTER/YES button (MD)
together.
2. Press the MENU/NO button, and when “Check” is displayed.
3. Rotate the
l L
knob (MD) and when “[Service]” is displayed, press the ENTER/YES button (MD).
4. Rotate the
l L
knob (MD) and display “ERR DP MODE”.
5. Pressing the ENTER/YES button (MD) sets the error history mode and displays “total rec”.
6. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the
l L
knob (MD).
7. Pressing the CD SYNC REC button (MD) and to execute the contents selected.
8. Pressing the CD SYNC REC button (MD) another time returns to step 5.
9. Pressing the MENU/NO button (MD) displays “ERROR DP MODE” and exits the error history mode.
10.To exit the test mode, press the
?/1
button (TA). The unit sets into the STANDBY state, the disc is ejected, and the test mode ends.
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 11).
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 (See page 32).
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 .
You cannot record a CD-R (see page 43).
C71/Check OPT-IN
This appears momentarily because of the signal
of the digital broadcast during recording.
c
There is no affect on the recorded contents.
No component is connected to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN jack, or a digital component is
not connected properly.
c
Connect a digital component to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN jack properly using a digital
connecting cable (an optical cable) (not
supplied (See page 39).
The connected digital component is not turned
on.
c
See the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and confirm
whether the component is turned on.
The digital connecting cable (an optical cable)
connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack
is pulled out, or the connected digital
component is turned off during digital
recording.
c
Connect the cable, or turn on the digital
component.
