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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)”.

The deck’s self-diagnosis  function  automatically  checks the condition  of the MD deck when an error occurs, then issues a
code and an error message  on the display .  If the code and message  alternate,  find them in the following  table and perform

the indicated  countermeasure.  Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer .

C11/Pr otected

The inserted  MD is recor d-protected.
, Take out the MD and close the recor d-protect slot (page 13).

C12/Cannot Copy

An attempt was made to play a disc that is not compatible with this deck (MD data disc, etc.).
, Replace  the  disc.

C13/REC Err or

The recor ding was not made properly .
, Set the  deck  in  a stable  surface,  and  repeat  the  recor ding  procedure.

The inserted  MD is dirty  (with  smudges,  fingerprints, etc.),  scratched,  or substandard in quality.
, Replace the disc and repeat  the recording  procedure.

C13/Read  Err or

The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.
, Take  out  the  MD  and  insert  it again.

C14/T oc Err or

The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.
, Insert  another  disc.
, If possible,  erase all the tracks on the MD (page 29).

C41/Cannot Copy

The digitally dubbed material cannot be recorded digitally (page 14).

C71/Din Unlock

The sporadic appearance of this message is caused by the digital signal being recor ded.  This will not af fect
the recor ding.

While recor ding  from a digital  component  connected  through  the i.LINK S200 connector , the digital
connecting cable was unplugged  or the digital component  turned off.
, Connect  the  cable  or  turn  the  digital  component  back  on.

C78:03/LOOP CONNECT

The i.LINK connection is 

looped.

, Check  the  connection  (see  page  39).

C78:04/NO SIGNAL

The selected component is turned on, but no signal is not output from the component.
, Check  the  selected  component.

C78:11/C78:12/CANNOT LINC

The deck cannot  establish  a LINC with  a component  because  of an existing  LINC between  the deck and
another component.
, Cancel the LINC between  the deck and the other  component.

C78:15/BUS FULL

The signal bus within the i.LINK configuration is full and no more signals can be output from the deck.

C78:21/NO  SIGNAL

The deck and the selected  component  ar e connected  correctly, but no signal from the component  is input  to
the deck.
, Check  the  selected  component.

C78:22/NO SIGNAL

The format of 

the input signal is 

not supported.

C78:23/NO SIGNAL

The selected component is 

not turned on.

, Verify that the component is on.

C78:31/NO SIGNAL

The communication between the deck and the selected component is unstable.  Or, the format of the input
signal is not supported.
, Check the condition  and the signal format  of the selected  component.

C78:32/NEW  CONNECT

While  recor ding,  a new  component  is connected  within  the i.LINK configuration, or a mains  lead  or an
i.LINK connecting  cable of the component within  the configuration  is connected  or disconnected.
, Do not connect or disconnect any mains leads or i.LINK connecting cables during recording.  If you do,
recording may not be done corr ectly.

E0001/MEMORY  NG

Ther e is an  error  in  the  internal  data  that  the  deck  needs  in  order  to  operate.
, Consult  you  nearest  Sony  dealer.

E0101/LASER NG

Ther e is a problem with the optical pick-up.
, Consult  you  near est  Sony  dealer

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