(Continued)
When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:
Error messages
BLANK MD
Nothing is recorded.
(Neither music nor a disc name have been
recorded on this MD.)
Can't COPY
You tried to record from a disc which you are
not allowed to copy.
Can't EDIT
A track cannot be edited.
Can't REC
Recording cannot be performed correctly due to
vibration.
DEFECT
Since this disc has scratches on it, the
recording operation was skipped.
CH ERROR
The CD changer is not working properly.
Din UNLOCK
Incorrect digital signals are input.
DISC ERR
The disc is damaged or there is no TOC on the
disc.
DISC FULL
The disc is out of recording space.
EDIT OVER
There is no space left to record the remainder
of the CD.
FOCUS ERROR
The proper focus cannot be obtained.
MD ERROR
The unit is malfunctioning and will require
service.
MECHA ERR*
There is a mechanical problem and the disc is
not working properly.
NAME FULL
The number of characters for the disc name or
track name exceeds 100.
*NO DISC*
A disc has not been loaded.
The disc data cannot be read.
NOT AUDIO
The data recorded on this disc is not audio data.
PLAYBACK MD
You tried to record on a playback-only disc.
The data of disc names and track names are
not able to move from playback-only discs.
PROTECTED
The MiniDisc is write protected.
TEMP OVER
The temperature is too high.
TOC ERR*
The disc has a large amount of damage.
TOC information cannot be read.
The MD does not meet the specifications for
MDs.
TOC FULL*
There is no space left for recording character
information (track names, disc names, etc.)
TOC W ERROR
The unit is malfunctioning and will require
service.
U TOC ERR*
The TOC information on this disc does not
meet the MD specifications or it cannot be read.
U TOC W ERR
The TOC information could not be created
properly due to a mechanical shock or to
scratches on the disc.
? DISC
The data contains an error.
0 0:00
Music is not being recorded.
*: Number or symbol
Meaning
Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
Replace it with another disc which you can
copy from (regular CD).
Change the stop position of the track and then
try editing it.
Move the unit away from the source of vibration.
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
Press the POWER button to turn off the power,
and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet. Then connect the AC power cord, and
turn on the power again.
Connect correct digital signals.
Use the analog input jack.
Reload the disc or replace it.
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
Replace the MD with another recordable disc.
Reload the MiniDisc.
Contact your nearest authorized Sharp servicer.
Press the POWER button to turn off the power,
and press the
Shorten the disc or track name.
Load a disc.
Reload the disc.
Select another track.
Replace the disc.
Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc.
Edit only the sound.
Move the write protection tab back to its original
position.
Press the POWER button to turn off the power.
Allow the unit to cool for a while.
Replace the disc with another disc.
Replace it with another recordable disc.
Contact your nearest authorized Sharp servicer.
Replace it with another disc.
Erase all the data, and try recording.
Press the POWER button to turn off the power,
and try to write the TOC again.
(Remove any source of shock or vibration while
writing.)
Replace the disc with another disc.
Replace the disc with a recordable disc.
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Remedy
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button.
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