Yamaha MDX-E100 Owner's Manual - Page 22

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 The unit does not respond to operations. • MD is dirty or damaged. • MD is damaged ("UTOC Err L0~4" appears in the display). It happens that this 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. Playback is not possible. • 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). Recording is not possible. • 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 MD cannot be removed when • The carriage lock function has partially inserted. activated. Excessive noise. • The unit is too close to the television or other component. The remote control does not operate. • 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) 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. E-22