Sony MZ-M200 Hi-MD Music Transfer Version 1 for Mac (User Manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 70

Others
Symptom
The recorder does not work or
works poorly.
The display does not turn on.
The operation mode of the blank
60/74/80-minute standard disc
differs from the mode following
formatting or the mode selected in
the SonicStage software.
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Case and/or corrective action
 The rechargeable battery is not charged. Charge the rechargeable
battery.
 The volume is low. Turn up the volume.
 No disc is inserted. Insert a recorded disc.
 The HOLD function is turned on. Disable HOLD by sliding the
HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the arrow (  page 15).
 The lid is not firmly closed. Close the lid until it clicks.
 Moisture has condensed inside the recorder if the recorder is
brought directly from a cold to a warm location. Take the disc out
and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the
moisture evaporates (  page 78).
 The AC power adaptor, the AC power cord, or the USB cable is
not firmly connected. Connect them firmly.
 The rechargeable battery is weak ("LOW BATTERY" flashes or
nothing appears). Charge the rechargeable battery (  page 14) or
connect the recorder to a wall outlet.
 The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or
editing data. Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error
message still appears, replace it with another disc.
 There is a built-in malfunction in the system. While operating, the
recorder received a mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal
power voltage caused by lightning, etc. Disconnect all the power
sources and the USB cable. Leave the recorder for about 30
seconds and connect the power source.
 You tried to operate the recorder with the remote while "EL Light"
is set to "Auto Off" (  page 59). Use the buttons and controls on
the recorder.
 When using a blank 60/74/80-minute standard disc in the recorder,
the operation mode set in the "Disc Mode" menu is applied. Use
the "Disc Mode" menu to change the operation mode as desired.