Yamaha MDX-E300 Owner's Manual - Page 26

Troubleshooting

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting If your MD recorder fails to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operating errors and simple measures which you can take to correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the recorder's power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY The unit does not respond to operations. MD is dirty or damaged. Replace the current disc with a new one. MD is damaged ("UTOC Err L0~4" appears in the display). The unit does not work normally. There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a misoperation was performed while using this unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the AC power from the AC outlet. After about 30 seconds have passed, connect the power and try again. Playback is not possible. Moisture is on the laser pickup. Leave the unit switched ON and wait 20 to 30 minutes for the moisture to evaporate before trying to play a disc. The power is OFF. Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote control) to turn the power on. The disc has been loaded incorrectly. Reload the disc with the label side facing up, and the arrow pointing toward the disc insertion slot. An unrecorded (blank) MD was loaded ("Blank Disc" appears in the display). Insert a recorded MD. Recording is not possible. The disc is write protected ("Protected" appears in Slide the write-protect tab to the closed position. the display). A pre-mastered MD is loaded ("PlayBack MD" appears in the display). Load a recordable MD. The source is not connected correctly. Check all connections again. The input setting is incorrect. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the correct input jacks. The recording level is too low. Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level. The digital output level of the digital source is too low. Set the digital output level of the digital source to "MAX". There is not enough blank space left on the MD. Load a recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks from the current MD. If the power cord was unplugged or there was a power outage during recording, that recording may be lost. If recording was interrupted, try recording again starting from the beginning. The MD cannot be removed when partially inserted. The carriage lock function has activated. Insert the MD completely, then press to eject it. Excessive noise. The unit is too close to the television or other component. Place the unit farther away from the television or other component. The remote control does not operate. The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. The remote control transmitter is operated from an incorrect distance or angle. Operate the remote from less than 6 meters (about 20 feet) and within 30° on either side of the sensor. The remote control sensor is located in strong direct light. Place the unit away from the strong light. 24

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting
If your MD recorder fails to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operating errors and simple
measures which you can take to correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the
recorder
s power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.
CAUSE
MD is dirty or damaged.
MD is damaged (
UTOC Err L0~4
appears in the
display).
There is an influence of strong external noise
(lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a
misoperation was performed while using this unit.
Moisture is on the laser pickup.
The power is OFF.
The disc has been loaded incorrectly.
An unrecorded (blank) MD was loaded (
Blank
Disc
appears in the display).
The disc is write protected (
Protected
appears in
the display).
A pre-mastered MD is loaded (
PlayBack MD
appears in the display).
The source is not connected correctly.
The input setting is incorrect.
The recording level is too low.
The digital output level of the digital source is too
low.
There is not enough blank space left on the MD.
If the power cord was unplugged or there was a
power outage during recording, that recording may
be lost.
The carriage lock function has activated.
The unit is too close to the television or other
component.
The batteries are exhausted.
The remote control transmitter is operated from an
incorrect distance or angle.
The remote control sensor is located in strong
direct light.
REMEDY
Replace the current disc with a new one.
Turn the power off and disconnect the AC power
from the AC outlet. After about 30 seconds have
passed, connect the power and try again.
Leave the unit switched ON and wait 20 to 30
minutes for the moisture to evaporate before
trying to play a disc.
Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control) to turn the power on.
Reload the disc with the label side facing up, and
the arrow pointing toward the disc insertion slot.
Insert a recorded MD.
Slide the write-protect tab to the closed position.
Load a recordable MD.
Check all connections again.
Press INPUT repeatedly to select the correct
input jacks.
Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.
Set the digital output level of the digital source to
MAX
.
Load a recordable MD with fewer recorded
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks from the
current MD.
If recording was interrupted, try recording again
starting from the beginning.
Insert the MD completely, then press
to eject
it.
Place the unit farther away from the television or
other component.
Replace the batteries.
Operate the remote from less than 6 meters
(about 20 feet) and within 30
°
on either side of
the sensor.
Place the unit away from the strong light.
SYMPTOM
The unit does not respond to operations.
The unit does not work normally.
Playback is not possible.
Recording is not possible.
The MD cannot be removed when
partially inserted.
Excessive noise.
The remote control does not operate.