Sony MDS-101 - Manual (Page 49)

Troubleshooting Guide
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using your unit, use this
troubleshooting guide as an aid to remedy the problem.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony ser^^ice
factlity.
Symptom Cause Remedy
The unit does not operate or operates
poorly. The disc may be damaged (“Disc
Error” appears).
Take the disc out and insert it again. If
'Disc Error" remains, replace the disc.
The unit does not play back. Moisture has formed Inside the unit. Take the MD out and leave the unit in
a warm place for several hours until
the moisture evaporates.
The unit is not on. Press POWER to turn the unit on.
The disc is inserted in the wrong
direction. Slide the MD into the disc
compartment with the label side up
and the arrow pointing toward the
opening until the unit grips it.
The disc may not be recorded (the
music calendar does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has
been recorded.
The unit does not record. The disc is record-protected
(“Protected" appears).
Close the record-protect slot.
The unit is not connected properly to
the sound source. Make connections properly to the
sound source.
The recording level is not adjusted
properly (in case of line input or
microphone input). Turn the REC LEVEL control to adjust
the recording level properly.
A premastered disc is inserted. Replace it with a recordable disc.
There is not enough time left on the
disc. Replace it with another recordable disc
with fewer recorded tracks.
There has been a power failure or the
power cord has been disconnected. Data recorded to that point may be
lost. Repeat the recording procedure.
Recording pause mode is
automatically canceled after a few
minutes. Press REC • again.
The sound has a lot of static. strong magnetism from a television or
a similar device is interfering with
operations. Move the unit away from the source of
strong magnetism.
The dock loses time. There may have been a power failure
or the power cord may have been
disconnected.
Set the clock again.
If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed
remedies, turn off the power, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet.
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