MiniDisc Player User Manual
Error messages Meaning Remedy
BATT EMPTY
● The battery has run down. ● Charge the rechargeable battery or
replace the alkaline batteries (or use
the AC adaptor for power).
BLANK DISC
● Nothing is recorded. ● Replace the disc with a recorded
disc.
Can’t COPY
● No copy can be made because of
the SCMS copyright system.
● Record using the analog cable.
Can’t EDIT
● A track cannot be edited. ● Change the stop position of the
track and then try editing it.
Can’t REC
● Recording cannot be performed
correctly due to vibration or shock
in the unit.
● Re-record or replace it with another
recordable disc.
Can’t WRITE ● Editing is impossible. ● Check the number of tracks.
DEFECT
● The disc is scratched. ● If the sound you hear is not correct,
try recording again.
● Replace the disc with another
recordable disc.
Din UNLOCK ● Poor connection of the digital cable. ● Connect the digital cable securely.
DISC ERROR ● The disc is damaged. ● Reload the disc or replace it.
DISC FULL
● The disc is out of recording space. ● Replace it with another recordable
disc.
HOLD
● The unit is in the safety mode. ● Return the HOLD switch to its
original position.
LOCKED
LOCK ERROR
● The EJECT lever was moved
during recording or editing.
● Turn off the power and remove the
MiniDisc.
NO DISC ● A disc has not been loaded. ● Load a disc.
PB DISC
PROTECTED
● The disc is write protected.
● You tried to record on a playback-
only disc.
● Move the write protection knob
back to its original position.
● Replace it with a recordable disc.
POWER ?
● Improper power is being supplied. ● Use one of the specified power
sources.
SORRY
● Since a track number is currently
being located or written to, the unit
cannot accept your command.
● Wait and then try the operation
again.
SYSTEM ERR
● The unit is malfunctioning and will
require service.
● For service, contact your local
Sharp authorized service center.
TEMP OVER
● The temperature is too high. ● Turn off the power, and wait for the
unit to cool.
TOC ERROR
● A large portion of the disc has been
damaged.
● Replace it with another recorded
disc.
TOC FULL
● There is no space left for recording
character information (track names,
disc names, etc.).
● Replace it with another recordable
disc.
Tr. Protect
● The track has been protected from
being erased.
● Edit the track with the device on
which it was recorded.
U TOC ERROR
● A large portion of the disc has been
damaged.
● There is an error in the recorded
signal.
● Replace it with another recorded
disc.
● Erase all of the signal errors, and
then try recording again.
? DISC
● A disc which contains data other
than music was played.
● There is an error in the signal from
the disc.
● A disc which contains non-music
data cannot be played.
● Replace it with another recorded
disc.
ERROR MESSAGES
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