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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 MENU/NO button to release the mode.
1. While pressing the [ AMS ] knob and x button simultaneously, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the
[ AMS ] knob and x button simultaneously to display [Check].
2. Turn the
[ AMS ] knob and when [Service] is displayed, press the [YES] button to display AUTO CHECK (C01).
3. Turn the
[ AMS ] knob to display Err Display (C02).
4. Press the
[YES] button to sets the error history mode and displays op rec tm.
5. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the
[ AMS ] knob.
6. Press the
[ AMS ] knob to display or execute the contents selected.
7. Press the
[ AMS ] knob another time returns to step 4.
8. Press the
[MENU/NO] button to display Err Display (C02) and release the error history mode.
9. To release the test mode, press the
I/1 button. The unit sets into the STANDBY state, and the test mode ends.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
The decks 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.
C11/Protected
,Take out the MD and close the record-protect
slot.
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
,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
,Take out the MD and insert it again.
C14/TOC Error
,Insert another disc.
,If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD.
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. 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.
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ITEMS OF ERROR HISTORY MODE ITEMS AND CONTENTS
Display Details of History
op rec tm Cumulative recording time is displayed.
When cumulative recording time is over 1 minute, the hour and minute are displayed as they are.
When it is under 1 minute, Under 1 min is displayed.
The displayed time is the total time the laser is set to the high power state.
This is about 1/4 of the actual recording time. The time is displayed in decimal digits.
op play tm Cumulative playing time is displayed.
When cumulative playing time is over 1 minute, the hour and minute are displayed as they are.
When it is under 1 minute, Under 1 min is displayed.
The displayed time is the total of the actual play time. Pauses are not counted.
The time is displayed in decimal digits.
spdl rp tm Cumulative spindle motor running time is displayed.
When cumulative spindle motor run time is over 1 minute, the hour and minute are displayed as they are.
When it is under 1 minute, Under 1 min is displayed.
The time is displayed in decimal digits.
retry err Displays the total number of retries during recording and number of retry errors during playback.
Displayed as r ss p ss.
r indicates the retries during recording while p indicates the retry errors during playback.
The number of retries and retry errors are displayed in hexadecimal digits from 00 to FF.
total err Displays the total number of errors.
Displayed as total ss.
The number of errors is displayed in hexadecimal digits from 00 to FF.
err history Displays the 10 latest errors.
Displayed as 0s ErrCd @@.
s indicates the history number. The smaller the number, the more recent is the error. (00 is the latest)
@@ indicates the error code.
Refer to the following table for the details. The error history can be switched by turning the
[ AMS ]
knob.
retry adrs Display the 5 latest retry address.
Display as ss ADRS@@@@.
ss indicates the history number. The smaller the number, the more recent is the error. (00 is the latest)
@@@@ indicates the cluster of retry address.
The number of retry address can be switched by turning the [ AMS ] knob.
er refresh Mode to clear the error history and retry address history.
Procedure:
1) Press the
[ AMS ] button.
2) The display will change to er refresh?, and then press the
[YES] button.
The operation is over if Complete! is displayed.
After this mode was executed, check the following:
The data have been cleared.
Perform the recording and playing to check that the mechanism operates normally.
op change Mode to clear cumulative time of op rec tm and op play tm.
These historical data are used to determine the timing when the optical pick-up is to be replaced. When the
optical pick-up was replaced, perform this operation to clear historical data.
Procedure:
1) Press the
[ AMS ] button.
2) The display will change to op chang?, and then press the
[YES] button.
The operation is over if Complete! is displayed.
spdl change Mode to clear cumulative time of spdl rp tm.
This historical data is used to determine the timing when the spindle motor is to be replaced. When the spindle
motor was replaced, perform this operation to clear historical data.
Procedure:
1) Press the
[ AMS ] button.
2) The display will change to spdl chang?, and then press the
[YES] button.
The operation is over if Complete! is displayed.
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