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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for customers which are displayed automatically when errors occur, and error codes which
show the error history in the test mode during servicing. For details on how to view error codes for the customer, refer to the following box
in the instruction manual. For details on how to check error codes during servicing, refer to the following Procedure for using the Self-
Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode).
Self-Diagnosis Function
The decks self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an err or occurs, then issues a
code and an error message on the display . If the code and message alternate, find them in the following table and perform
the indicated countermeasur e.
Should the problem persist, consult your near est Sony dealer .
Code/Message Cause/Remedy
C11/Pr otected The inserted MD is recor d-protected. , Take out the MD and close the r ecor d-protect slot (page 13).
C12/Cannot Copy An attempt was made to play a disc that is not compatible with this deck (MD data disc, etc.).
, Replace the disc.
C13/REC Err or The recor ding was not made properly .
, Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the recor ding procedur e.
The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or substandard in quality .
, Replace the disc and repeat the recording procedur e.
C13/Read Err or The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.
, Take out the MD and insert it again.
C14/T oc Err or The deck could not r ead the TOC on the MD properly.
, Insert another disc.
, If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD (page 29).
C41/Cannot Copy The digitally dubbed material cannot be recorded digitally (page 14).
C71/Din Unlock The sporadic appearance of this message is caused by the digital signal being r ecor ded. This will not af fect
the recor ding.
While recor ding from a digital component connected through the i.LINK S200 connector , the digital
connecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off.
, Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on.
C78:03/LOOP CONNECT The i.LINK connection is looped.
, Check the connection (see page 39).
C78:04/NO SIGNAL The selected component is turned on, but no signal is not output from the component.
, Check the selected component.
C78:11/C78:12/CANNOT LINC The deck cannot establish a LINC with a component because of an existing LINC between the deck and
another component.
, Cancel the LINC between the deck and the other component.
C78:15/BUS FULL The signal bus within the i.LINK configuration is full and no mor e signals can be output from the deck.
C78:21/NO SIGNAL The deck and the selected component ar e connected corr ectly, but no signal from the component is input to
the deck.
, Check the selected component.
C78:22/NO SIGNAL The format of the input signal is not supported.
C78:23/NO SIGNAL The selected component is not turned on.
, Verify that the component is on.
C78:31/NO SIGNAL The communication between the deck and the selected component is unstable. Or , the format of the input
signal is not supported.
, Check the condition and the signal format of the selected component.
C78:32/NEW CONNECT While recor ding, a new component is connected within the i.LINK configuration, or a mains lead or an
i.LINK connecting cable of the component within the configuration is connected or disconnected.
, Do not connect or disconnect any mains leads or i.LINK connecting cables during recording. If you do,
recording may not be done corr ectly .
E0001/MEMORY NG Ther e is an err or in the internal data that the deck needs in or der to operate.
, Consult you nearest Sony dealer.
E0101/LASER NG Ther e is a problem with the optical pick-up.
, Consult you near est Sony dealer.
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Procedure for using the Self-Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode).
Note:Perform the self-diagnosis function in the error history display mode in the test mode. The following describes the least required
procedure. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If you set other modes accidentally, press the POWER X2 button to
exit the mode.
1. While pressing the . button and x button, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the . button and x button.
When the test mode is set, [Check] will be displayed.
2. Press the . or > button and when [Service] is displayed, press the 7 button.
3. Press the . or > button and display Err Display.
4. Pressing the 7 button sets the error history mode and displays op rec tm.
5. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the . button.
6. Pressing the POWER button will display or execute the contents selected.
7. Pressing the POWER button another time returns to step 4.
8. Pressing the x button displays Err Display and exits the error history mode.
9. To exit the test mode, press the POWER X2 button. The unit sets into the STANDBY state, the disc is ejected, and the test mode ends.
10.If the unit fails to enter STANDBY mode, remove the AC cord from its socket, insert the AC cord into the socket again, turn on the power,
and then check to make sure that the unit has exited from test mode.
NOTE
-The MDS-LSA1 is designed so that a number of functions which may be performed in test mode may be performed by clicking a single
button.
Switching between functions
Pressing the INPUT button causes the display to change as indicated below.
Hidden t X2
The functions performed by each button change in accordance with the DISPLAY mode.
Note that the following notation is used herein:
POWER ............. Press the POWER button when HIDDEN.
POWER X2.... Press the POWER button while X2 is lit.
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