Troubleshooting - Sony MPS-VS500P Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using the viewer station,
use the following check list. You can also refer to the
Operating Instructions of the Picture MD photo viewer
(MPS-V500/V500P).
Should any problem persist after you have made the
checks below, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The viewer cannot be mounted to the
compartment.
m Check if the LOCK knob is in the RELEASE
position. If it is not, slide the LOCK knob fully to
the right (RELEASE position) while holding down
the RELEASE button. (page 7)
The viewer comes up even if you press it down.
m The viewer was not pressed down firmly enough.
Press it down until it clicks. (page 6)
The LOCK knob cannot slide to the left.
m Press down the viewer until it clicks and slide the
knob again. (page 6)
m If it still does not slide, return the LOCK knob fully
to the right while holding down the RELEASE
button, and try mounting the viewer again.
The viewer cannot be removed.
m Check if the LOCK knob is in the RELEASE
position. If it is not, slide the LOCK knob fully to
the right while holding down the RELEASE button.
Remove the viewer after it is lifted up. (page 7)
The unit cannot operate.
m Check if the power cord is connected correctly.
m Check if a disc is inserted into the viewer. (If not,
"NO DISC" message appears.)
m Check if operations have been performed correctly.
(If not, an error message corresponding to the
incorrect operation appears.)
m Check if the unit was subjected to strong noise
during operation, due to mechanical shock,
excessive static electricity, irregular power supply
from lightning, etc. If so, restart the operation as
follows:
1. Disconnect all the power sources.
2. Leave the unit for about 30 seconds.
3. Connect the power source.
m Check if the unit was subjected to continuous
vibration. (If so, "SYSTEM ERR" message appears.)
m Check if the unit was subjected to a temperature or
humidity beyond the limits of operating conditions.
(If so, "SYSTEM ERR" message appears.) Use the
unit under the operating conditions described in
"Specifications" on page 26.
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The LCD screen of the viewer does not light.
m Press any key on the viewer to cancel the LCD
standby condition.
m Press the LCD ON/OFF key on the viewer to turn
on the LCD.
Recording from the equipment connected to the
LINE IN jacks is not possible.
m Check if the microphone is disconnected from the
unit.
Monaural recording from the equipment
connected to the LINE IN jacks is not possible.
m Check if the equipment is connected to the AUDIO
L jack.
The recorded sound cannot be played back.
m Check if SOUND is set to "ON" on the OPTION
screen.
Playback sound is intermittent.
m Use the unit in a place where it is protected from
mechanical vibration.
Playback sound is noisy.
m If the unit is subjected to mechanical vibration from
a television, etc., move it away from the television,
etc.
Charging is not possible.
m Check if the battery is set to the charger correctly.
Sound is not heard through headphones.
m Check if the headphones are plugged in firmly.
Sound is not heard through the built-in speaker
of the viewer.
m Check if the headphones are disconnected from the
unit.