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9 Additional Information
Error messages
Below is a list of error messages you may see during playback or
recording, with possible causes and remedies. If you need more
information, turn to the page indicated.
Digital synchro recording troubleshooting
If digital synchro-recording fails to operate correctly, check the
following:
1 Pause playback of the source, then
press the digital synchro button
again.
If you’re recording from a portable CD player, etc., make
sure that the shock-protection feature is switched off.
2 Start playback of the source compo-
nent once you see the SYNCHRO
indicator start to blink.
Message Cause Remedy
CHECK DISC
The disc is damaged or dirty. Take out the disc and check for dust, dirt,
scratches, etc. Clean as necessary.
The disc is loaded upside down. Take out the disc and reload it label-side up.
If the same message is displayed again after
the disc is reloaded, unplug the power cord
and plug it in again. If the message is still
displayed, please contact a Pioneer
authorized service center.
CHECK
(blinking
display)
A system error occurred, perhaps due to
noise or static electricity.
Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.
If the same message is displayed again,
please contact a Pioneer authorized service
center.
E1
The disc was not loaded properly. Open the disc tray and reload the disc. Make
sure that it is seated properly in the disc
guide.
E2
The disc mechanism is not working
properly.
Open the disc tray and make sure that
nothing is obstructing it. If the problem
persists, contact a Pioneer authorized service
center.
3 If none of the above solves the prob-
lem, use manual digital recording to
record.
• Digital synchro-recording uses a digital sub-signal
contained in the source player’s digital output. Some CD/
MD/DAT/DVD players are not compatible with synchro
recording.