Sony MDS-PC3 User Manual

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The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for customers which are displayed automatically when errors occur, and error codes which
show the error history in the test mode during servicing. For details on how to view error codes for the customer, refer to the following box
in the instruction manual. For details on how to check error codes during servicing, refer to the following “Procedure for using the Self-
Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode)”.

Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the test mode. The following describes the least required
procedure. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If you set other modes accidentally, press the  x/Z  button to exit the
mode.

Self-Diagnosis Function

The deck’s self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an error
occurs, then issues a three-digit code and an error message on the display.  If the code and message
alternate, find them in the following table and perform the indicated countermeasure.  Should the problem
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

C11/Protected

The inserted MD is record-protected.
, Take out the MD and close the record-protect slot (page 13).

C12/Cannot Copy

An attempt was made to play a disc that is not compatible with this deck
(MD data disc, etc.).
, Replace the disc.

C13/Rec Error

The recording was not made properly.
, Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the recording procedure.

The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or
substandard in quality.
, Replace the disc and repeat the recording procedure.

C13/Read Error

The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.
, Take out the MD and insert it again.

C14/Toc Error

The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.
, Insert another disc.
, If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD (page 29).

C41/Cannot Copy

The digitally dubbed material cannot be recorded digitally (page 11).

C71/Din Unlock

The sporadic appearance of this message is caused by the digital signal being
recorded.  This will not affect the recording.

While recording from a digital component connected through the DIGITAL
(OPTICAL) IN connector, the digital connecting cable was unplugged or the
digital component turned off.
, Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on.

E0001/MEMORY NG

There is an error in the internal data that the deck needs in order to operate.
, Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

E0101/LASER NG

There is a problem with the optical pickup.

, Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

*Note:
As this unit has only a few buttons, one button is assigned with several functions in the test mode.”
Press the  z  button,  AMS  knob to switch the functions.

• Each time the  z  button is pressed, the display switches in the follwing order, “PGM”  t  “blank”  t  “PGM”  t –.
• Rotate the  AMS  knob and the display switches in the following order, “blank”  t  “TOC”  t  “EDIT”  t “TOC EDIT” t

“[         ]”  t  “[TOC      ]”  t  “[     EDIT]”  t  “[TOC EDIT]”  t  “blank”  t – –.

For simplicity, operations of  z  button will not be discribed here.

Example)  x/Z  : Lights-out “PGM” and press the  x/Z  button.

 x/Z “PGM”  : Display “PGM” and press the  x/Z  button.

The functions of each button change with the display.

Nothing

TOC

EDIT

TOC EDIT

TOC

EDIT

TOC EDIT

displayed

@/1

@/1

ENTER

REPEAT

PLAY

CLEAR

FF

PLAY

DISPLAY

—

(YES)

MODE

MENU

x/Z

EJECT

(EDIT)/

STOP

REC

—

FR

SCROLL

TIME

—

NO