27-
GB
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
The recorder does not
work or works
poorly.
Cause/Solution
• Audio sources may not be securely connected.
b
Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again
(pages 6, 11).
• The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display
when you press an operation button on the recorder).
b
Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the opposite
direction of the arrow (page 17).
• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
b
Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
• The rechargeable batteries or dry batteries are weak (
b
or
“LoBATT” flashes).
b
Charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the dry batteries
(pages 23, 24).
• The rechargeable batteries or dry batteries have been installed
incorrectly.
b
Install the batteries correctly (pages 23, 24).
• You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating
quickly.
b
Wait until the indication rotates slowly.
• When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you did not
use AC power or did not disable the anti-skip function such as
ESP (page 11).
• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an
attenuator.
b
Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 6).
• The AC power adaptor was unplugged during recording or a
power outage occurred.
• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too
much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
b
Restart the operation as follows.
1
Disconnect all the power sources.
2
Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.
3
Connect the power source.
• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or
editing data.
b
Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord.
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