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.
Cannot Copy	An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see page 37).
Cannot EDIT	An attempt was made to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Play.
Disc Error	The MD is scratched or missing a TOC. Erase all tracks on a new recordable MD before use (see "Erasing all tracks on an MD" on page 27).
Disc Full	The MD is full (see "System Limitations" on this page).
Impossible	An attempt was made to combine tracks while playing back the first track. An attempt was made to specify point B before point A for the "A-B Erase". Point B can only be specified so that it comes after point A.
Name Full	The titling capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters).
NO DISC	There is no MD in the deck.
No Track	The inserted MD has a disc title but no tracks.
Protected	The inserted MD is record-protected.
Retry	The first recording attempt failed due to a disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a second attempt is being made.
Retry Error	Due to vibrations to the deck or scratches on the MD, several recording attempts were made but with no success.
Sorry	An attempt was made to combine tracks that cannot be combined. An attempt was made to erase a portion of a track that cannot be erased.
STANDBY (flashing)	The contents recorded by timer have disappeared over time and are not be available for saving to disc, or Program Play could not be activated since the program has disappeared over time.

System Limitations

The recording system in your MiniDisc deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below.Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

"Disc Full" lights up even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, "Disc Full" lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.

"Disc Full" lights up before the maximum number of tracks is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing "Disc Full" to light up.

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks
Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.

Some tracks cannot be combined with others
Track combination may become impossible when tracks are edited.

The total recorded time and the remaining time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches.

Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations.

Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording, or (2) while recording certain CDs with the "LEVEL-SYNC" indication on (i.e., the automatic track marking function on).

'TOC Reading" appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, "TOC Reading" appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

• The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see page 26).
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track while recording over it.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The deck does not operate or operates poorly.

• The MD may be damaged ("Disc Error" appears). Take the MD out and insert it again. If "Disc Error" remains, replace the MD.

• Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD out and leave the deck in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.
• The deck is not on.Press POWER to turn the deck on.
• The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the deck grips it.
• The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.

• The MD is record-protected ("Protected" appears). Close the record-protect slot (see page 10).
• The deck is not connected properly to the program source. Make connections properly to the program source.
• The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN). Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see page 14).
• A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a recordable MD.
• There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.
• There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.

• The currently selected CD player type (CD player or video CD player) does not match the CD player being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 17). If you use the remote of the CD player, set the mode selector to CD1.

• Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.

Specifications

System	MiniDise digital audio system
Disc	MiniDise
Laser	Semiconductor laser 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous
Laser output	Less than 44.6 µW* *This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Laser diode properties	Material: CaAlAs
Revolutions (CLV)	400 rpm to 900 rpm
Error correction	Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz
Coding	Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
Modulation system	EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels	2 stereo channels
Frequency response	5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio	Over 100 dB during playback
Wow and flutter	Below measurable limit

Inputs

	Jack type	Input impedance	Rated input	Minimum input
LINE (ANALOG) IN	Phone jacks	47 kilohms	500 mvrms	125 mvrms
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1	Square optical connector jack	Optical wave length: 660 nm	-	-
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN2	Square optical connector jack	Optical wave length: 660 nm	-	-
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN	Phono jack	75 ohms	0.5 Vp-p, ±20%	-

Outputs

	Jack type	Rated output	Load impedance
PHONES	Stereo phone jack	10 mW	32 ohms
LINE (ANALOG) OUT	Phono jacks	2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms)	Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT	Square optical connector jack	-18 dBm	Optical wave length: 660 nm

General

Power requirements

430 x 107.5 x 315 mm

(1 7 x 4 1/4 X 12 1/2 in.)

U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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