Display Messages; Troubleshooting - HHB Portadisc MDP500 Operating Instructions Manual

The PORTADISC may show the following messages while
operating.
Blank Disc! Nothing has been recorded on the MD
disc – it may either be a brand new
disc or it has been completely erased.
Cannot Copy! Digital recording is not allowed due to
the SCMS copy protect function.
Din Unlock! The digital source is not powered on,
or transmitting via SPDIF or the
connection is faulty. If this warning
appears, the PORTADISC will
automatically enter a suspend record
mode and will resume recording on a
new track once the signal reappears.
Disc Error! The loaded MD disc is damaged in
some way.
Disc Full! There is not enough space left on the
MD disc so further recordings cannot
be made.
Impossible! The recording or edit operation is not
allowed due to system limitations.
Key Hold! The KEY HOLD function is set to 'ON'.
Name Full! No more characters can be used in title
mode as it has reached the maximum
number permissible. Up to approx.
1700 characters can be used.
Before you seek advice from an HHB authorised dealer,
follow the instructions below if you find any faults during
operation:
NOT POWERING UP
• Replace batteries or recharge them.
• Check the battery polarity and battery case installation.
• Check connection of the AC adaptor, mains plug and
DC plug.
• Remove the battery case and install it again.
PROBLEMS DURING OPERATION
• Initialise the unit by powering up while simultaneously
holding down the F1 and F2 buttons.
• Replace the MD disc.
HIGH AUDIO NOISE
• Isolate the unit from any source of noise.
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DISPLAY MESSAGES

PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder
No Disc!
No Track!
Protected!
Retry Error!
Stand By!
TOC Reading! The unit is reading the TOC (Table Of
TOC Writing!

TROUBLESHOOTING

PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder
NO PLAYBACK
• There is a possibility of condensation – leave the unit
• Does the MD disc have audio already recorded on it?
NO RECORDING
• Check the record protection tag on the MD disc.
• Is the MD disc a recording MD disc?
• Check the audio source and power connections.
• Check the REC LEVEL knob position.
• Check the INPUT SOURCE setting.
• Replace the MD disc.
THE USB IS NOT WORKING
• Re-connect the USB connector.
• Try installing again.
• Check that the digital audio format on the PC is
• The Mac or PC is not fully USB compatible.
No MD disc is loaded.
The disc has been named but there are
no tracks recorded.
The record protect tag is set to ON on
the MD disc.
Normal recording is not possible due to
excess vibration or scratches on the
MD disc.
If this is displayed when powering up,
the previous recording was not made
properly.
Contents) from the MD disc.
The unit is writing the TOC onto the
MD disc. When a disc has been
recorded to or edited since last being
inserted into the PORTADISC, it is
necessary to update the TOC
information on the disc before it is
ejected. Do not power down or remove
the power source when 'TOC Writing!'
is displayed otherwise you may lose
recorded information. If power is lost
during recording or editing, the
PORTADISC will automatically update
the TOC when it is next powered on.
powered ON for a few hours.
16-bit, 44.1kHz.