CMT-F3MD, HCD-F3MD - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 2

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About “R”
As this unit has only a few buttons, some operations require the use of remote commander (RM-SF3MD/provided with unit: 1-476-068-11)
buttons. These operations are indicated as “R” in this manual.
Example:

MENU/NO “R”

...Press the 

[MENU/NO]

 button of the remote commander.

Incorrect operations may be performed if the MD test mode is not entered properly.
In this case, press the I/

1

button to turn the power off, and retry to enter the MD test mode.

Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the MD 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 

MENU/NO “R”

 button to exit the

mode.

Procedure:
1. Press the

I/1

button to turn the power on.

2. Press the 

[FUNCTION]

 button to set the MD function.

3. Press three buttons of

s

(MD) ,

z

REC

and

I/1

simultaneously to enter the MD test mode and display “[Check]”.

4. Press the

l

 

m

or

M

 

L

button to display “[Service]”, and press the

ENTER/YES “R”

button.

5. Press the

l

 

m

or

M

 

L

button to display “ERR DP MODE”.

6. Press the

ENTER/YES “R”

button to enter the error history mode and display “total rec”.

7. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the

l

 

m

or

M

 

L

button.

8. Press the 

[CD-MD SYNC]

 button will display or execute the contents selected.

9. Press the 

[CD-MD SYNC]

 button another time returns to step 7.

10. Press the

MENU/NO “R”

button displays “ERR DP MODE” and release the error history mode.

11. To release the MD test mode, press the 

[REPEAT]

 button to display “Initialize” and release the MD test mode.

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)”.

This system has a Self-diagnosis display function
to let you know if there is a system malfunction.
The display shows a code made up of three letters
and a message alternately to show you the
problem. To solve the problem refer to the
following list. If any problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

The MD is protected against erasure.
cRemove the MD and slide the tab to close the

slot (see page 24).

You  tried to record a CD or MD with a format
that the system does not support, such as a CD-
ROM.
cRemove the disc and turn off the system once,

then turn it on again.

Recording could not be performed properly.
cMove the system to a stable place, and start

recording over from the beginning.

The MD is dirty or scratched, or the MD does
not meet the standards.
cReplace the MD and start recording over from

the beginning.

The MD deck cannot read the disc information
properly.
cRemove the MD once, then insert it again.

The MD deck cannot read the disc information
properly.
cReplace the MD.
cErase all the recorded contents of the MD

using the All Erase function on page 38.

The sound source is a copy of a commercially
available music software, or you tried to record
a CD-R (Recordable CD).
cThe Serial Copy Management System

prevents making a digital copy (see page 53).

You  cannot record a CD-R.