Troubleshooting - Sony MZ-B50 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
The recorder does
not work or works
poorly.
The lid does not
open.
Cause/Solution
• Audio sources may not be securely connected.
, Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again
(pages 16, 17).
• The HOLD function is turned on ("HOLD" appears in the display
when you press an operation button on the recorder).
, Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the opposite
direction of the arrow (page 25).
• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
, Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
• The dry batteries are weak (r or "LOW BATT" flashes).
, Replace the dry batteries (pages 6, 32).
• The dry batteries have been inserted incorrectly.
, Insert the batteries correctly (page 6).
• You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating
quickly.
, Wait until the indication rotates slowly.
• When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you did not
use AC power or did not disable the anti-skip function such as ESP
(page 16).
• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an
attenuator.
, Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 17).
• The AC power adaptor (not supplied) was unplugged during
recording or a power outage occurred.
• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too
much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
, Restart the operation as follows.
1 Take out the batteries or disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.
3 Insert the batteries or connect the power source.
• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or
editing data.
, Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord.
• The lid is not firmly closed.
, Open the lid and close it again, pressing hard so that it closes
firmly.
• The batteries have been exhausted or the power sources have been
disconnected during recording or editing.
, Replace the exhausted batteries with new ones or connect the
power source again.
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