Service manual

MD-MT831H/W
– 7 –
ERROR MESSAGES
PLAY MD
(PLAY md)
● You tried to record on a playback-
only disc.
● Replace it with a recordable disc.
Error messages RemedyMeaning
BLANK MD
(BLANK)
BATT EMPTY
(Lo BATT)
● The battery is run down. ● Charge the rechargeable battery or
replace the alkaline battery (or use the AC adaptor for power).
● Nothing is recorded. ● Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
Can’t FADE
Can’t A.F
● The recordable time is shorter than
the fading time
● Record after you check the remain-
ing recording time.
Can’t COPY
(Can’t C)
● No copy can be made because of
the SCMS copyright system.
● Record using the analogue cable.
Can’t EDIT
(Can’t E)
● A track cannot be edited. ● Change the stop position of the track
and then try editing it.
Can’t READ*
(Can’tS)
(Can’T)
(Can’tU)
● The disc is damaged. ● Reload the disc or replace it.
● Replace it with another recorded disc.
Can’t REC
(Can’t R)
●
Recording cannot be performed cor- rectly due to vibration or shock in the unit.
● Re-record or replace it with another
recordable disc.
Can’t STAMP
● Editing is impossible. ● Check the number of tracks.
Can’t WRITE
(can’tW)
● Cannot save the TOC information
correctly to a MiniDisc.(A large por- tion of the disc has been damaged.)
● Replace the disc with another re-
cordable disc.
DEFECT
(DEFECT)
● The disc is scratched. ● If the sound you hear is not right, try
recording again.
● Replace the disc with another re-
cordable disc.
DISC FULL
● The disc is out of recording space. ● Replace it with another recordable
disc.
HOLD
(HOLD)
LOCKED
(Can’t LOCK)
NO DISC
Er-MD**
(ErMD*)
NO SIGNAL
(noSIG.)
● Poor connection of the digital cable. ● No output signal comes out from the
external unit to playback.
● The unit is in the hold mode. ● Return the HOLD switch to its origi-
nal position.
● The OPEN lever was moved during
recording or editing.
● Turn off the power and remove the
MiniDisc.
● A disc has not been loaded. ● Load a disc. ● You have come to the conclusion
that the unit is out of order.
● To have it repaired, go to the distribu-
tor where you purchased the unit.
● Connect the digital cable securely. ● If the portable CD player has a function
to prevent sound skips,deactivate it.
● Playback with the connected unit.
( ) : Error messages seen on the remote control.
* : Number or Symbol.
TEMP OVER
(TEMP!)
TOC FULL
Tr. Protect
? DISC
(? DISC)
● The temperature is too high. ● Turn off the power, and wait for a
while.
● There is no space left for recording
character information (track names, disc names, etc.).
● Replace it with another recordable
disc.
● A disc which contains data other than
music was played.
● There is an error in the signal from
the disc.
● A disc which contains non-music
data cannot be played.
● Replace it with another recorded
disc.
● The track has been protected from
being erased.
● Edit the track with the device on
which it was recorded.
SORRY
(SORRY)
● Since a track number is currently
being located or written to, the unit cannot accept your command.
● Wait for a while and try the opera-
tion again.
PROTECTED
● The MD is write protected. ● You tried to record without loading
an MD
● A playback-only MD was loaded
and the REC button was pressed when the power was off.
● Move the write protection knob back
to its original position.
● Load a recordable MD. ● Replace it with a recordable MD.
Error messages RemedyMeaning
POWER ?
● Improper power is being supplied. ● Use one of the specified power
sources.
TOC FORM**
(T form**)
● There is an error in the recording sig-
nal
● Erase all of the signal errors, and
then try recording again.
( ) : Error messages seen on the remote control.
* : Number or Symbol.
CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE UNIT
■ Checking the remaining amount
of battery charge
The remaining amount of battery charge is shown by the battery indicator (
)
during operation.
< How to read the battery indicator > ● When the battery is completely discharged,
the whole battery indicator will flash. Re- charge the battery or replace the alkaline battery with a new one.
● When the battery has run completely out,
“BATT EMPTY” (main unit) and “Lo BATT” (remote control unit) will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected automatically.
Notes: ● When using the unit with an alkaline bat-
tery or a rechargeable battery, the battery indicator will not correctly display the remain- ing capacity for approximately 20 seconds after the power has been turned on.
● When the AC adaptor included with this unit
or a separately available car adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown.
● The number of bars shown in the battery
indicator may increase or decrease, de- pending on the operation being performed. This is normal.
● When the rechargeable battery and the al-
kaline battery are used at the same time, the rechargeable battery is used first, then the alkaline battery.
Since the battery indicator shows the re-
maining amount of the particular battery being used, the number of bars will in- crease when the unit switches to the al- kaline battery.
Battery indicator
When the battery needs charging, it is impossible to start recording or editing.
When the battery is completely charged
Charging is needed.