Service manual
MD-SR50H/50W/60E/60W
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When the number of tracks used reaches
the limit, regardless of the remaining re-
cording time, further recording will be
impossible.
(Maximum number of tracks: 255)
If a MiniDisc has been recorded or ed-
ited repeatedly or if a MiniDisc has
scratches on it, it may not be possible to
record the maximum number of tracks on
it.
If there are scratches on a disc, the unit
will automatically avoid recording in those
areas. The recording time will be reduced.
When the remaining recording time of a
disc is displayed, short tracks less than
12 seconds long may not be included in
the total.
For MiniDiscs on which repeated record-
ing and editing operations were per-
formed, the COMBINE function may not
work.
A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the
minimum unit of recording. So, even if a track
is less than 2 seconds long, it will use about
2 seconds of space on the disc.
Therefore, the time actually available for re-
cording may be less than the remaining time
displayed.
If there are scratches on discs, those sec-
tions will be automatically avoided (no record-
ing will be placed in those sections). There-
fore, the recording time will be reduced.
For MiniDiscs on which repeated record-
ing and editing were performed, some
sounds may be skipped whilst cueing and
reviewing.
If there are scratches or dust on a
MiniDisc, the track numbers following that
track will be increased by one.
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT
recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how
the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should be
considered normal.
Even if the maximum recording
time of a MiniDisc has not been
reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC
FULL” may be displayed.
Even if the number of tracks and
the recording time have not
reached the limit, “DISC FULL”
may be displayed.
Even if several short tracks are
erased, the remaining recording
time may not show an increase.
Two tracks may not be combined
in editing.
The total of the recorded time and
time remaining on a disc may not
add up to the maximum possible
recording time.
When recorded tracks are played
back using the cue and review op-
erations, some sounds may be
skipped.
A track number can be created in
the middle of a track.
ERROR MESSAGES
Error messages RemedyMeaning
BLANK MD
BATT EMPTY
● The battery is run down. ● Charge the rechargeable battery or
replace the alkaline battery (or use
the AC adaptor for power).
● 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 analogue cable.
Can’t EDIT
● A track cannot be edited. ● Change the stop position of the track
and then try editing it.
*: Number or Symbol.
PLAY MD
● You tried to record on a playback-
only disc.
● Replace it with a recordable disc.
Can’t READ*
● The disc data cannot be read be-
cause the disc is damaged.
● Reload the disc or replace it.
● Replace it with another recorded disc.
Can’t REC
●
Recording cannot be performed cor-
rectly due to vibration or shock in the unit.
● Re-record or replace it with another
recordable disc.
Can’t STAMP
● Editing is impossible. ● Check the number of tracks.
Can’t WRITE
● Cannot save the TOC information
correctly to a MiniDisc.(A large por-
tion of the disc has been damaged.)
● Replace the disc with another re-
cordable disc.
DEFECT
● The disc is scratched. ● If the sound you hear is not right, try
recording again.
● Replace the disc with another re-
cordable disc.
DISC FULL
● The disc is out of recording space. ● Replace it with another recordable
disc.
HOLD
LOCKED
NO DISC
Er-MD**
NO SIGNAL
● Poor connection of the digital cable.
● No output signal comes out from the
external unit to playback.
● The unit is in the hold mode. ● Return the HOLD switch to its origi-
nal position.
● The OPEN lever was moved during
recording or editing.
● Turn off the power and remove the
MiniDisc.
● A disc has not been loaded. ● Load a disc.
● You have come to the conclusion
that the unit is out of order.
● To have it repaired, go to the distribu-
tor where you purchased the unit.
● Connect the digital cable securely.
● If the portable CD player has a function
to prevent sound skips,deactivate it.
● Playback with the connected unit.