Sony MDS-JA30ES User Manual
Additional Information
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Tracks edited too many times may exhibit sound dropout
during playback.
during playback.
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 29).
happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see
page 29).
• 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.
track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track while
recording over it.
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed
during playback of monaural-format MDs.
during playback of monaural-format MDs.
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.
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.
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The MD may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears).
Take the MD out and insert it again. If “Disc Error”
remains, replace the MD.
Take the MD out and insert it again. If “Disc Error”
remains, replace the MD.
The deck does not play back.
/
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.
and leave the deck in a warm place for several hours
until the moisture evaporates.
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The deck is not on. Make sure that MAIN POWER on
the rear panel is set to ON (only on European model)
and press POWER to turn the deck on.
the rear panel is set to ON (only on European model)
and press POWER to turn the deck on.
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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.
MD into the disc compartment with the label side up
and the arrow pointing towards the opening.
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The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does
not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been
recorded.
not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been
recorded.
The deck does not record.
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The MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears).
Close the record-protect slot (see page 9).
Close the record-protect slot (see page 9).
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The deck is not connected properly to the sound
source. Make connections properly to the sound
source.
source. Make connections properly to the sound
source.
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The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case of
input through LINE(ANALOG) IN). Turn ANALOG
REC LEVEL L/R to adjust the recording level properly
(see page 9).
input through LINE(ANALOG) IN). Turn ANALOG
REC LEVEL L/R to adjust the recording level properly
(see page 9).
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A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a
recordable MD.
recordable MD.
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There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it
with another recordable MD with fewer recorded
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.
with another recordable MD with fewer recorded
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.
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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.
has been disconnected during recording. Data
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the
recording procedure.
The deck does not work during synchro-recording.
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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).
video CD player) does not match the CD player being
used. Reset the CD player type (see page 17).
The sound has a lot of static.
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Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device
is interfering with operations. Move the deck away
from the source of strong magnetism.
is interfering with operations. Move the deck away
from the source of strong magnetism.
Note
If the deck does not operate properly even after you’ve
attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then
reinsert the plug into the power outlet.
attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then
reinsert the plug into the power outlet.