Sony MDS-JA333ES Operating Instructions - Page 49

Self-diagnosis function The deck's self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an error occurs, then issues a three- or five-digit code and an error message on the display. If the code and message alternate, find them in the following table and perform the indicated countermeasure. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Three- or fivedigit code/ Message Cause/Remedy C11/Protected The inserted MD is record-protected. , Take out the MD and close the record- protect slot (page 15). C12/Cannot Copy You tried to record a CD with a format that the external device connected to the deck does not support, such as CD-ROM or video CD. , Remove the disc and insert a music CD. The recording was not made properly. , Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the recording procedure. C13/Rec Error The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or substandard in quality. , Replace the disc and repeat the recording procedure. C13/Read Error C14/Toc Error The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly. , Take out the MD and insert it again. The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly. , Insert another disc. , If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD (page 32). C41/Cannot Copy The sound source is a copy of commercially available music software, or you tried to record a CD-R (Recordable CD). , The Serial Copy Management System prevents making a digital copy (page 48). You cannot record a CD-R. The sporadic appearance of this message is caused by the digital signal being recorded. This will not affect the recording. C71/Din Unlock While recording from a digital component connected through the DIGITAL IN connector, the digital connecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off. , Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on. E0001/ MEMORY NG There is an error in the internal data that the deck needs in order to operate. , Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Display messages The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Messages are also displayed by the deck's Self-diagnosis function (see page 49). Message Meaning Auto Cut The Auto Cut Function is on (page 19). Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted. Cannot Copy An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (page 48). Cannot Edit An attempt was made to edit a premastered MD, to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Play or to change the recording level of an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode. Disc Full Edit NOW The MD is full (page 47). You pressed ?/1 while in S.F Edit (changing the recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) mode. If you turn off the deck while in S.F Edit mode, any changes that you have made will not be made properly. Finish the changes and leave S.F Edit mode before turning off the deck. If you accidentally turn off the deck while changes are being made, press ?/1 while the message is displayed. Impossible The deck cannot do the specified operation (pages 15, 32 and 34). Incomplete! The S.F Edit (changing the recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fadeout) operation was not performed properly because the deck was moved while recording was in progress or the MD is damaged or dirty. Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have been lost. Or the contents recorded by the timer have disappeared over time and are not be available for saving to disc, or Program Play could not be activated since the program has disappeared over time. (The message flashes for about four seconds when you turn on the deck by pressing ?/1.) Name Full The naming capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters). No Change While attempting to change the recording level after recording, you pressed MENU/NO without actually changing the recording level, so no change was made. No Disc There is no MD in the deck. No Name The track or disc has no name. 49 Display messages GB Additional Information