Sony MDS-302 - Manual (Page 25)

Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• As the laser beam used in this recorder is harmful to the
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to c]ualified personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug
the recorder and have it checked by cjualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Betöre operating the recorder, check that the operating
voltage of the recorder is identical tenth your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the recorder.
• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC pcawer cord, grasp the plug itself; never
pull tiie cord.
On operation
• U the recorcier is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this
occur, the recorder mav not operate properly. In this case,
remove tlie MD and leave the recorder turned on for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not open the shutter to expose the MID.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to
extremes of sunlight, temperature, moisture or dust.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
recorcier, please consult vour nearest Sony dealer.
Display Messages
The following table explains the various messages that
appear in the display.
Message Meaning
Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been
inserted.
Cannift Copv An attempt was made to make a second
copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see
page 28).
Cannot EDIT .An attempt was made to edit the MD
during Program or Shuffle Play or
the inserted disc contains Japanese
characters.
Disc Error The MD is scratchc'd or missing a TOC.
D lsc F u H The MD is full (see "System Limitations"
on page 26).
Impossible An attempt was made to combine tracks
while playing back the first track.
Name Full The titling capacity of the MD has reached
its limit (about 1,792 characters).
NO DISC There is no MD in the recorder.
N’o Track The insertc'd MD has a disc title but no
tracks.
Protected Tile inserted MD is record-protected.
Retry The iirst recording attempt failed due to a
disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a
second attempt is being made.
Retry Error Due to \’ibrati(.)ns to the recorder or
scratches on the MD, several recording
attempts were made but with no success.
Sorn.' An attempt was made to combine tracks
that cannot be combined.
STANDBY
(tlashiny,) The contents recorded by timer have
di-'^appeared over time and are not be
available tor saving to disc, or I’rogram
Riav could not be activated since the
prc'gram has disappearc'd over time.
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