Sharp MD-MT88H S Service Manual page 9

MiniDisc System Limitations MiniDisc System Limitations
The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.
SYMPTOM SYMPTOM
"DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears "DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears
even though the MiniDisc still has re- even though the MiniDisc still has re-
cording time left. cording time left.
The remaining recording time does not The remaining recording time does not
increase even though you erased increase even though you erased
tracks. tracks.
The total of the recorded time and the The total of the recorded time and the
remaining time does not match the max- remaining time does not match the max-
imum recordable time. imum recordable time.
Combine function does not work. Combine function does not work.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward. Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.
A track number is created in the middle A track number is created in the middle
of a track. 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 authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
The unit does not turn on.
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?
No sound is heard from the earphones.
Is the volume set too low?
Is the earphones plugged in? (MD-MT88H)
Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged
in? (MD-MT99H)
Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead
of a MiniDisc containing music?
When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does
not respond.
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the earphones plug inserted firmly? (MD-MT88H)
Is the remote control unit plug or the earphones plug
inserted firmly? (MD-MT99H)
LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS
More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of
the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or
if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be
able to record the maximum tracks above. able to record the maximum tracks above.
The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer
seconds to display the remaining recording time. The time may not seconds to display the remaining recording time. The time may not
increase even if you erase short tracks. increase even if you erase short tracks.
One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for re- One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for re-
cording. For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approxi- cording. For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approxi-
mately 4 seconds). Therefore, the actual recordable time may be mately 4 seconds). Therefore, the actual recordable time may be
shorter than the displayed time. shorter than the displayed time.
A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not al- A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not al-
low the combine function. low the combine function.
One track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly One track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly
recorded or edited MiniDisc. Sound may skip. recorded or edited MiniDisc. Sound may skip.
A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the
MiniDisc. MiniDisc.
Some sounds are skipped.
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.
Has the track number or character information been
written on the disc yet?
Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
Recording and editing are impossible.
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 oc-
cur whilst recording or editing?
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys-
tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys-
tem.
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