Sony MZ-R55 Operating Instructions - Page 31

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. 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). * Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow (page 20). • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. ▪ Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • The rechargeable battery or dry batteries are weak (4= or "LOW BATT" flashes). • Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry batteries (pages 27, 28). • The rechargeable battery or dry batteries have been installed incorrectly. ▪ Install the batteries correctly (page 27, 28). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly. • 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. • 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. i* 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. .0. Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord. continued 31