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MDS-S9
RETRY CAUSE DISPLAY MODE IN MD
• In this test mode, the causes for retry of the unit during recording and stop can be displayed on the liquid crystal display. During
playback, the "track mode" for obtaining track information will be set.
This is useful for locating the faulty part of the unit.
• The following will be displayed :
During recording and stop : Retry cause, number of retries, and number of retry errors.
During playback
: Information such as type of disc played, part played, copyright.
These are displayed in hexadecimal.
Precedure:
1. Keep the
button pressed for about 10 seconds, or press the
x
buttons.
2. "RTs00c00e000" is displayed after the mode is set.
3. Press the
z
button go into recording mode, then press the
4. To check "track mode", press the
5. To release the test mode, press the
off. If you cannot release the test mode, refer to "FORCE RESET" on page 7.
Fig. 1 Reading the Test Mode Display
(During recording and stop)
RTs@@c##e
Liquid crystal display
@@ : Cause of retry
##
: Number of retries
: Number of retry errors
***
Reading the Retry Cause Display
Higher Bits
Hexadecimal
8
4
2
1
Bit
b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0
Binary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Reading the Display:
Convert the hexadecimal display into binary display. If more than two causes, they will be added.
Example
When 42 is displayed:
Higher bit: 4 = 0100 t b6
Lower bit : 2 = 0010 t b1
In this case, the retry cause is combined of "CLV unlock" and "ader5".
When A2 is displayed:
Higher bit: A = 1010 t b7 + b5
Lower bit : 2 = 0010 t b1
The retry cause in this case is combined of "Access fault", "IVR rec error", and "ader5".
8
u
button to playback.
button and turn off the power. Remove the power plug from the outlet after "TOC" is turned
I/1
***
Lower Bits
Hexa-
Cause of Retry
8
4
2
1
decimal
01
0
0
0
1
shock
0
0
1
0
02
ader5
04
0
1
0
0
Discontinuous address
08
1
0
0
0
DIN unlock
10
0
0
0
0
FCS incorrect
20
0
0
0
0
IVR rec error
40
0
0
0
0
CLV unlock
80
0
0
0
0
Access fault
[LEVER/DISPLAY/CHAR]
button while pressing
u
button to start recording.
Fig. 2 Reading the Test Mode Display
Liquid crystal display
@@ : Parts No. (Name of area named on TOC)
### : Cluster
: Sector
**
$$ : Track mode (Track information such as copy-
right information of each part)
When track jump (shock) is detected
When ADER was counted more than five times
continuously
When ADIP address is not continuous
When DIN unlock is detected
When not in focus
When ABCD signal level exceeds the specified range
When CLV is unlocked
When access operation is not performed normally
and
x
(During playback)
@@ ###
$$
**
Address (Physical address on the
disc)
Occurring conditions
[MENU/NO]

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