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On CD-R/CD-RW discs
• This recorder does not support the use of CD-R/
CD-RW discs.
Note on High-Speed CD-
HDD Synchro-Recording
Certain CD conditions may cause sound
dropout or noise in the recording results,
or even create unwanted tracks on the
HDD. If this happens, clean the CD as
instructed on “On cleaning” on page 32,
and record material to the HDD using
normal-speed CD-HDD Synchro-
Recording only.
Notes on handling the
hard disc
The hard disc has a high storage density and reads or
writes data in a short time with compared to the
floppy disk. On the other hand, it may be easily
damaged by mechanical vibration, shock or dust.
Keep the hard disc away from magnets.
Although the hard disc has safety devices to prevent
losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or
dust, you should be careful when handling the
recorder. Avoid damaging your data:
• Do not cause a shock or strong vibration to the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to
mechanical vibration or in unstable location.
• Do not move the recorder while the power is on.
• Do not turn off the recorder while the HDD
indicator lights up blue.
• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to
extreme changes in temperature (temperature
gradient less than 18 °F (10 °C)/ hour).
• Keep any magnetic objects, including a TV set,
speaker, magnet, and magnetic bracelet, away from
the recorder.
If the hard disc is damaged, data cannot be restored or
recovered.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the recorder, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
General
There is no sound.
• Check that the recorder is connected securely.
• Make sure you have operated the amplifier
correctly.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote
and the recorder.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the
recorder.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
The recorder functions incorrectly.
• The microcomputer chips may be operating
incorrectly. Turn the recorder off, then turn it
back on to reset the recorder.
CD
The CD does not play.
• There is no CD inside the recorder. “No Disc”
appears. Load a CD.
• Load the CD with the label side up on the disc
tray correctly.
• Clean the CD (see page 32).
• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the CD and leave the recorder turned on
for about an hour.
• Load the CD in the correct position on the disc
tray.
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