Self-Diagnosis Function - Sony MDS-E10 Operating Instructions Manual

Self-Diagnosis Function

The recorder's self-diagnosis function automatically
checks the condition of the MD recorder when an error
occurs, then displays message. Refer to the table below to
perform the indicated countermeasure. If after two or three
attempts the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Message (code) Cause/Remedy
Protected The inserted MD is record-
protected.
/ Take out the MD and close the
record-protect slot (page 19)
Cannot copy (C12) The external CD-ROM or video
CD player is playing back a disk
in a format that cannot be played
back.
/ Remove the disk and insert a
playable music CD
Cannot copy (C41) The sound source is a copy of a
commercial music software, or a
CD-R recorded CD.
/ Because of the serial copy
management system, the copy
cannot be made (see page 61).
Copies also cannot be made from
CD-Rs.
REC Error the recording was not made
properly.
/ Set the recorder on a stable
surface, and repeat the recording
procedure.
The inserted MD is dirty
(smudges, fingerprints, etc.),
scratched or substandard in
quality.
/Replace the MD and repeat the
recording procedure.
Read Error The recorder could not read the
information on the MD properly.
/ Eject the MD and insert it
again.
TOC Error The recorder could not read the
information on the MD properly.
/ Insert another MD.
/ If possible, erase all the tracks
on the MD (page 42).
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Message (code) Cause/Remedy
Din Unlock The sporadic appearance of this
message is caused by the digital
signal being recorded. This will
not affect the recording.
While recording from a digital
source, the connection cable was
unplugged or the digital source
was turned off.
/ Reconnect the cable, or turn
the digital component's power
back on.
MEMORY NG A problem occurred with the
internal information needed to
actuate the recorder.
/ Consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
LASER NG A problem has occurred with the
laser pickup.
/ There is the possibility that a
malfunction has occurred.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.