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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 deck's 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.
Three- or five-
digit code/
Cause/Remedy
Message
The inserted MD is record-protected.
C11/Protected
, Take out the MD and close the record-
protect slot.
You tried to record a CD with a format
that the external device connected to the
C12/Cannot Copy
deck does not support, such as CD-ROM
or video CD.
, Remove the disc and insert a music
CD.
The recording was not made properly.
, Set the deck in a stable surface, and
repeat the recording procedure.
C13/REC Error
The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges,
fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or
substandard in quality.
, Replace the disc and repeat the
recording procedure.
The deck could not read the TOC on the
MD properly.
C13/Read Erro
r
, Take out the MD and insert it again.
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 exit
the mode.
1. While pressing the lAMSL knob and x button, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the lAMSL knob and
x button.
When the test mode is set, "[Check]" will be displayed.
2. Rotate the lAMSL knob and when "[Service]" is displayed, press the YES button.
3. Rotate the lAMSL knob and display "Err Display".
4. Pressing the YES button sets the error history mode and displays "op rec tm".
5. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the lAMSL knob.
6. Pressing the lAMSL knob will display or execute the contents selected.
7. Pressing the lAMSL knob another time returns to step 4.
8. Pressing the MENU/NO button displays "Err Display" and exits the error history mode.
9. To exit the test mode, press the REPEAT button. The unit sets into the STANDBY state, the disc is ejected, and the test mode ends.
Three- or five-
digit code/
Cause/Remedy
Message
The deck could not read the TOC on the
MD properly.
C14/Toc Error
, Insert another disc.
, If possible, erase all the tracks on the
MD .
The sound source is a copy of
commercially available music software, or
you tried to record a CD-R (Recordable
CD).
C41/Cannot Copy
, The Serial Copy Management System
prevents making a digital copy .
You cannot record a CD-R.
The sporadic appearance of this message
is caused by the digital signal being
recorded. This will not affect the
recording.
C71/Din Unlock
While recording from a digital component,
the digital connecting cable
incompletely connected and come loose
or the digital component was turned off.
, Check the connection or turn the
digital component back on.
There is an error in the internal data that
E0001/
the deck needs in order to operate.
MEMORY NG
, Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There is a problem with the optical
pickup.
E010
1/
LASER NG
, The optical pick-up may have failed.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There is a problem with the loading.
E0201/
,The loading may have failed. Consult
LOADING NG
your nearest Sony dealer.
MDS-JB980
may have been
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