Troubleshooting - Sony LINEAR PCM RECORDER PCM-M10 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Before taking the PCM recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem
persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Please note that recorded tracks may be deleted during service or repair work.
Symptom
The PCM recorder cannot be
turned off.
The PCM recorder cannot be
turned on.
Display does not disappear.
Display appears blurred.
The PCM recorder does not
operate.
No sound comes from the
speaker.
Sound comes from the
speaker even when the
headphones are plugged in.
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Remedy
• Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of "POWER" for
more than 2 seconds when the PCM recorder is stopped (page 16).
• The power to the PCM recorder is off. Slide the POWER/HOLD
switch in the direction of "POWER" for more than 1 second
(page 16).
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 13).
• Remove the protective film on the display window before you use
the PCM recorder.
• The batteries are weak (page 14).
• The power to the PCM recorder is off. Slide the POWER/HOLD
switch in the direction of "POWER" for more than 1 second
(page 16).
• The HOLD function is activated. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch
in the center direction (page 21).
• The volume is turned down completely (page 27).
• Headphones are plugged in (page 50).
• If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the
sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones and
then insert them securely.