Sony MZ-R500 User Manual

If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.

BLANK

• An MD with no recording on it is inserted.

, Insert a recorded MD.

ERROR

• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or 

editing data.
, Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord.

FULL

• There is no more space to record on the disc (less than 12 

seconds in stereo, 24 seconds in LP2 mode or monaural or 48 
seconds in LP4 mode available).
, Replace the disc.

Saving

• The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the 

memory to the disk. 
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the 

player to any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.

Edit

• The MD player is recording information (track start and end 

position) from the memory to the disk. 
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the 

player to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.

BUSY

• You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the 

recorded data. 
, Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take 

2–3 minutes).

FULL

• You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track 

or disc. 

• You tried to enter a total of more than 1,700 letters for track or 

disc names during playback or stop. 
, Enter the characters within the limit.

HiDCin

• Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommended 

AC power adaptor is not used).
, Use the recommended AC power adaptor.

HOLD

• The recorder is locked.

, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder 

LoBATT

• Battery is weak. 

, Replace the dry battery (page 9).

MEMORY

• You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives 

continuous vibration.
, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording 

again.