SHARP MDMT877W
Service Manual

MD-MT877H/MD-MT877W

Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES
BATT EMPTY
(LoBATT)

MEANING
q The battery is run down. q Nothing is recorded. q You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. q A track cannot be edited. q The disc data cannot be read because the disc is damaged.

REMEDY
q Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline battery (or use the AC adaptor for power). q Replace the disc with a recorded disc. q Record using the analogue cable. q Change the stop position of the track and then edit it. q Reload the disc. q Replace it with another recorded disc.

BLANK MD
(BLANK)

Can�t COPY
(Can�tC)

Can�t EDIT
(Can�tE)

Can�t READ *
(Can�tS) (Can�tT) (Can�tU)

Can�t REC
(Can�tR)

Can�t STAMP Can�t WRITE
(Can�tW)

CHARGEmode DEFECT
(DEFECT)

q Recording cannot be performed correctly due to vibration or shock. q Stamp function does not work. q Cannot save the TOC information correctly to a MiniDisc. (A large portion of the disc has been damaged.) q The Charge/Operation switch is not set to the operation mode when using this unit with the AC adaptor. q The disc is scratched. q The disc is out of recording space. q The microprocessor has reported a system fault and the unit is out of order. q The unit is in the hold mode. q You removed a MiniDisc whilst recording or editing.

q Re-record or replace it with another recordable disc. q Check the number of tracks. q Replace the disc with another recordable disc. q Set the Charge/Operation switch to the operation mode.

DISC FULL Er-MD **
(ErMD*)

HOLD
(HOLD)

If the sound you hear is not right, record again. Replace the disc with another recordable disc. Replace it with another recordable disc. To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you purchased the unit. q Return the HOLD switch to its original position. q Turn off the power and remove the MiniDisc.

q q q q

LOCKED
(Can�tLOCK)

Error Messages : continued
ERROR MESSAGES
NO DISC NO SIGNAL
(noSIG.)

MEANING
q A disc has not been loaded. q Poor connection of the digital cable. q No output signal comes out from the connected unit to playback. q The input signal has improper sampling frequency. q You recorded on a playback-only disc. q The battery charger is defective. q The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is set to the protected position. q You tried to record on a playback-only disc. q Since a track number is currently being located or updated, the unit cannot accept your command. q The temperature is too high. q There is an error in the recording signal. q There is no space left for recording character information (track names, disc names, etc.). q The track has been protected from being erased. q A disc which contains data other than music was played. q There is an error in the signal recorded on the disc. q Stamping is not possible.

REMEDY
q Load a disc. q Connect the digital cable securely. q If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound skips, deactivate it. q Playback with the connected unit. q Replace it with a recordable disc. q To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you purchased the unit. q Move the write protection tab back to its original position. q Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc. q Wait for a while and try the operation again.

PLAY MD
(PLAYmd)

POWER ? PROTECTED SORRY
(Sorry)

TEMP OVER
(TEMP!)

q Turn off the power, and wait for a while. q Erase all of the tracks, and then record again. q Replace it with another recordable disc. q Edit the track with the device on which it was recorded. q A disc which contains non-music data cannot be played. q Replace it with another recorded disc. q Retry.

TOC FORM **
(Tform**)

TOC FULL Tr. Protect ? DISC
(? DISC)

( ) : Error messages seen on the remote control. Number or symbol appears in * position.

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