Sony MDCC-2000 Operating Instructions - Page 37

Troubleshooting Guide Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The clock gains/loses. The wrong recording date is stamped. • The clock is not set. mSet the clock (page 8). • The lithium battery for the clock is weak. mReplace with a new battery and reset the time (page 9). A deck does not start recording when the other deck reaches the pre-end of disc. In other words, the continuous recording cannot be performed. • No disc is inserted. • A recorded disc is inserted. • A protect disc is inserted. The recorder does not work or works poorly. • Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. • Set the STANDBY switch to ON. • Audio sources may not be securely connected. mDisconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (page 7). • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. mTake the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • You pressed a button during TOC READING. mWait until the Disc status display stops flashing and "TOC READING" disappears. • The AC power adaptor/AC power cord was unplugged during recording or a power outage occurred. • While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too match static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc. mRestart 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. mReinsert the disc. • Not pressing the button on the deck that you want to operate. mPress the correct button. No sound from the built-in speaker. • Turn the MONITOR VOL control upwards. • Press the MONITOR select button you want to listen to firmly . • Unplug the earphone from the EAR jack. No sound comes through the earphone. • The earphone plug is not firmly connected. mPlug in the plug of the earphone firmly. • Volume is too low. mAdjust the volume using MONITOR VOL. An MD is not played from the first index mark. • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last index mark. mEject the MiniDisc once, and restart playing after checking the index mark in the display. Playback sound skips. • The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration. mPut the recorder on a stable place. • Index marks are entered at very short intervals when recording. Sound has a lot of static. • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation. mMove the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism. Auto Backspace Function does not work. • The reverse time is set to 0.0 (page 35). • You use the Auto Backspace Function immediately after playback begins. mIf you do not wait a little after playback begins, the memory cannot save and you cannot backward (page 34). • When you use the Auto Backspace Function too often in a short time, that is to say, you press the Listen pedal a number of times in a short time, you backward to the last 10 seconds stored in the memory. mYou cannot backward further than the last 10 seconds (page 34). Alarm sounds or alarm indication appears on the display. • See pages 38 to 40. You cannot see the LCD display. • Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control. Additional Information 37