HCD-M700 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 4

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The sound source is a copy of a commercially
available music software or CD-R.

cThe Serial Copy Management System prevents

making a digital copy. In addition, you cannot 
copy from a CD-R.

No component is connected to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN jack, or you tried to record from the
digital component which is not connected
correctly.

cConnect the optional digital component correctly

to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack using the
digital optical cable (not supplied).

The power of the connected component is not
turned on.

cCheck if the power of the connected digital

component is on. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component.

The digital optical cable is disconnected, or the
power of the connected component is turned off
while recording the digital audio from the
component connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL
IN jack.
cConnect the digital optical cable, or turn on the

power of the connected component.

The component has internal problem.

cConsult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is a problem with the laser pickup.

cThe laser pickup may be damaged. Consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

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 or five 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. 

You tried to record a CD 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.