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Additional Information
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.
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).
Three- or five-
digit 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.
C13/Rec Error
The recording was not made properly.
,
Set the deck in a stable surface, and
repeat the recording procedure.
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
The deck could not read the TOC on the
MD properly.
,
Take out the MD and insert it again.
C14/Toc Error
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.
C71/Din Unlock
The sporadic appearance of this message
is caused by the digital signal being
recorded. This will not affect the
recording.
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.
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 The MD is full (page 47).
Edit NOW
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, Fade-
out) 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.