Troubleshooting - Sony MDS-S707 Manual

"TO(: Reading" appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, "TO(: Reading"
appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been
used.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
* The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that
track has been recorded over several times already. If this
happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see
page 23).
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of
proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the
track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track while
recording over it.
The correct recordedlplayingtime may not be displayed
during playbackof monaural-format MDs.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you
remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer:
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
•"bThe MD may be damaged ("Disc Error" appears).
Take the MD out and insert it again. If "Disc Error"
remains, replace the MD.
The deck does not play back.
='_Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the ME)
out and leave the deck in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
•"_The deck is not on. Press | / (b to turn the deck on.
• "i_The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the
MD into the disc compartment with the label side up
and the arrow pointing towards the opening until
the deck grips it.
•"@The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar
does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has
been recorded.
The deck does not record.
_The MD is record-protected ('Protected" appears_
Close the record-protect slot (see page 7).
"_The deck is not connected properly to the program
source. Make connections properly to the program
source.
='_The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case
of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN). Turn REC
LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see
page 11).
='_A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a
recordable ME).
•"_There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it
with another recordable MD with fewer recorded
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.
"_There has been a power failure or the AC power
cord has been disconnected during recording. Data
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the
recording procedure.
The sound has a lot of static.
=all'Strong magnetism from a television or a similar
device is interfering with operations. Move the deck
away from the source of strong magnetism.
Note
If the deck does not operate properly even after you've
attempted the prescribed remedies, tom off the power, then
reinsert the plug into the power outlet.
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