Additional Information
Start ID writing is not possible during recording.
Troubleshooting/ The start ID cannot be written within 9 seconds (18
seconds in long-play mode) after the end of the previous
start ID. Make sure at least 9 seconds (18 seconds in the
If youOve experienced any of the following difficulties
long-play mode) has passed after the last start ID and
while using the deck, use this section as a guide to
before writing a new one.
remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Direct Access does not work.
/ The specified program number does not exist on the
The cassette holder does not close.tape. Press START ID RENUMBER to renumber the
/ Check that the cassette is inserted correctly (see pages 6program numbers.
and 8)./ The program numbers are out of order. Press START ID
/ Insert the cassette beyond the silver bar (see pages 6 and
RENUMBER to renumber the program numbers.
8).
The deck begins rewinding the tape during playback.
The function buttons do not work./ Repeat Play is on. Press REPEAT on the remote
/ The deck has just been turned on and will not operate forrepeatedly to turn off OREPEAT� or OREPEAT 1� in the
about 4 seconds. Wait 4 seconds (10 seconds when
display and cancel Repeat Play.
OCLEANING� appears) before attempting any operation.
/ The P button is activated. Press P to cancel pause.
The tape operation buttons do not function while writing
/ The tape has reached its end. Press 0 to rewind the
or erasing a start ID.
tape.
/ All buttons do not work during the 9 seconds the start ID
is being written (18 seconds in long-play mode). Wait
No sound.until the writing the start ID finishes before operation.
/ Make the proper connections (see pages 4 and 5).
/ The connected amplifier is not being operated properly.
Operate the amplifier as required for the respective deckAbsolute time codes writing is not possible.
/ Recording began within a blank section.
operation. (Refer to the operating instructions of the
Rewind the tape to its beginning, or locate the end of the
amplifier.)
recorded portion with End Search before starting
recording.
The deck does not record.
/ The record-protect hole on the cassette is open. Slide the
Tape transport is excessively loud during fast-forwarding
record-protect tab to close the hole (see page 7).
or rewinding.
/ The INPUT switch is incorrectly set. Set INPUT to the
/ The noise is caused by the cassette and is not a
correct position.
mechanical problem.
/ The REC LEVEL control is set at 0. Turn REC LEVEL
clockwise to raise the recording level (only during
analog recording).The tape stops suddenly.
/ The signal input to the digital input jack or connector is/ The cassette is defective or damaged.
protected against digital copying (only during digitalPress OPEN/CLOSE ¤ and replace the cassette with a
recording). Input the signal through the analog inputnew one.
jack or connector.
When pressing 0 /) or Â/?, the tape stops
The OPEN/CLOSE ¤ button does not work.momentarily before starting to move.
/ The OPEN/CLOSE ¤ button does not function during/ This is normal and is not a mechanical problem.
recording. Press p or P to stop recording first, then
press OPEN/CLOSE ¤.
The deck cannot be operated with the remote (supplied).
/ The battery is weak. Change both batteries.
OCAUTION� appears and the deck cannot be operated.
/ A safety mechanism is operating because of
OSBM� does not appear in the display even though SBM
condensation. Remove the cassette and leave the deck
is set to ON.
turned on for about an hour. Then turn the deck off,
/ �SBM� appears only during the recording of analog
then on again (see page 18).
input signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or
44.1 kHz, not during the recording of a digital input
Sub codes writing is not possible.signal, or an analog input signal with a sampling
/ The record-protect hole on the cassette is open. Slide thefrequency of 32 kHz, or during playback.
record-protect tab to close the hole (see page 7).
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