Sony ICD-R100PC - Manuel (Page 40)

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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom
The unit does not
operate.
No sound comes
from the speaker.
“END” is displayed
and you cannot start
recording.
Noise is heard.
Recording level is
low.
Recording is
interrupted.
Recording level is
unstable (when
recording music, etc.)
Playback speed is too
fast or too slow.
Remedy
•The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
polarity.
•The batteries are weak.
•The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch.
(If you press any button, “HOLD” will flash
three times.)
•The earphone or headphones are plugged in.
•The volume is turned down completely.
•The memory is full. Erase some of the
messages. See page 18.
•99 messages has been recorded in the selected
file. Select another file or erase some of the
messages. See page 18.
•An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording
so that noise was recorded.
•The unit was placed near an AC power source,
a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
recording or playback.
•Plug of the connected microphone was dirty
when recording. Clean the plug.
•Earphone/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the
plug.
•The MIC SENS selector is set to “L”. Set it to
“H” (see page 12).
•The advanced VOR function (page 20) is
activated. Set the VOR selector to OFF.
•This unit is designed to automatically adjust
the recording level when recording meetings,
etc., and is not suitable for music recording.
•Set the PLAY SPEED selector to “NORMAL.”
See page 23.