Minidisc System Limitations - Sharp MD-SR60 Service Manual

MiniDisc System Limitations

The unit may have the following symptoms while recording or editing. The unit is not malfunctioning.
SYMPTOM
"DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears
even though the MiniDisc still has re-
cording time left.
The remaining recording time does not
increase even though you erased tracks.
The total of the recorded time and the
remaining time does not match the maxi-
mum recordable time.
Combine function does not work.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.
A track number is created in the middle
of a track.
Troubleshooting
Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or
service center.
PROBLEM
The unit does not turn on.
No sound is heard from the head-
phones.
When the operation buttons are
pressed, the unit does not respond.
Some sounds are skipped.
The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.
Recording and editing are impossible.
More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the re-
cording time.
If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (record-
ing skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum
tracks above.
The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer seconds
to display the remaining recording time. The time may not increase even if
you erase short tracks.
One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for recording.
For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approximately 4 seconds).
Therefore, the actual recordable time may be shorter than the displayed
time.
A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not allow the
combine function.
One track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly re-
corded or edited MiniDisc.
Sound may skip.
A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the MiniDisc.
CAUSE
Is the AC adaptor disconnected?
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity?
Is the volume set too low?
Is the remote control unit or the headphones plugged in?
Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music?
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the remote control unit plug or the headphones plug inserted firmly?
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
Has the track number or character information been written on the disc yet?
Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?
Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?
Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure occur while recording or editing?
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Is an optical signal being output from the stereo system?
Read the operation manual for the stereo system.
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LIMITATIONS
MD-SR60