Service manual
MD-R2
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
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If a problem occurs
If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally,
or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, turn off the player's power and disconnect the AC power plug, then
consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.
General
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
The clock is wrong. Did a power failure occur? Try setting it again.
When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond.
Turn the power off and on again, and
then retry the operation.
Radios make unusual noise or the pic-
ture on the TV screen is distorted.
When a radio or TV which uses an
indoor antenna is placed near the
unit, the picture on the TV screen may
be distorted or the radio may not func-
tion properly.
It is recommended that you use an
outdoor antenna.
Audio
A recording cannot be made. Is the MiniDisc protected against ac-
cidental erasure?
Slide the accidental erase prevention
tab back to its original position.
Did you try to make recording on a
playback-only MiniDisc?
Replace it with a recordable disc.
Can you see the “TOC FULL” mess-
age in the display?
Put in another recordable disc with
recording space on it.
Even though a disc has been loaded,
“no disc” or “Error” is displayed.
Is the disc scratched?
Is the unit located near excessive vi-
brations?
Replace the disc.
Place the unit on a firm, level surface
free from vibration.
Playback stops in the middle of a
track, or playback is not performed
properly.
Is the unit located near excessive vi-
brations?
Place the unit on a firm, level surface
free from vibration.
Playback sounds are skipped.
Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Remove the disc and leave the power
turned on. The unit should function
properly in about 1 hour.
Remote control
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
The remote control does not function
or does not operate properly.
The batteries (polarity) are not inserted
properly.
Insert properly.
The batteries inside the remote control
are dead.
Replace the batteries.
The remote control is operated from
an incorrect distance or angle.
Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m)
to 20' (6 m) and within an angle of 15
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to either side of center.
No disc has been loaded. Load a disc.
The power cannot be turned on from
the remote control.
Is the AC power cord plugged in? Connect the AC power cord.
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When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:
Error messages Meaning Remedy
BLANK MD Nothing is recorded.
(Neither music nor a disc name have been
recorded on this MD.)
Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
Can't COPY You tried to record from a disc which you are
not allowed to copy.
Replace it with another disc which you can
copy from (regular CD).
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.
Move the unit away from the source of vibration.
DEFECT Since this disc has scratches on it, the
recording operation was skipped.
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
Din UNLOCK Incorrect digital signals are input. Connect correct digital signals.
Use the analog input jack.
DISC ERR The disc is damaged or there is no TOC on the
disc.
Reload the disc or replace it.
DISC FULL The disc is out of recording space. Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
FOCUS ERROR The proper focus cannot be obtained. Reload the MiniDisc.
MD ERROR The unit has determined that it is out of order
by performing a self-diagnosis.
Ask the store where you purchased this unit,
about repairs.
MECHA ERR* There is a mechanical problem and the disc is
not working properly.
Turn off the power, and press the button.
NAME FULL The number of characters for the disc name or
track name exceeds 100.
Shorten the disc or track name.
NO DISC A MiniDisc has not been loaded.
The MiniDisc data cannot be read.
Load a MiniDisc.
Reload the MiniDisc.
NOT AUDIO The data recorded on this disc is not audio data. Select another track.
Replace the MiniDisc.
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.
Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc.
Edit only the sound.
PROTECTED The MiniDisc is write protected. Move the write protection tab back to its original
position.
TEMP OVER The temperature is too high. Turn off the power, and wait for a while.
TOC ERR* The disc has a large amount of damage.
TOC information cannot be read.
The MD does not meet the specifications for
MDs.
Replace the disc with another disc.
TOC FULL* There is no space left for recording character
information (track names, disc names, etc.)
Replace it with another recordable disc.
TOC W ERROR The unit has determined that it is abnormal by
performing a self-diagnosis.
Ask the store where you purchased this unit,
about repairs.
U TOC ERR* The TOC information on this disc does not
meet the MD specifications or it cannot be read.
Replace it with another disc.
Erase all the data, and try recording.
U TOC W ERR The TOC information could not be created
properly due to a mechanical shock or to
scratches on the disc.
Turn off the power, and try to write the TOC
again. (Remove any source of shock or vibration
while writing.)
? DISC The data contains an error. Replace the disc with another disc.
0 0:00 Music is not being recorded. Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
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