DM-S500 (En)51Other symptomsRemedyCauseSymptomTOC *1 : All minidiscs contain a Table of Contents (TOC) in addition to sound signals. The TOC is similar to the table of contents in a book and containsinformation, such as track numbers, track length, and character information, that cannot be rewritten. pUTOC*2 : In addition to the TOC, minidiscs also contain a special User’s Table of Contents (UTOC) that contains track number, track length, and characterinformation, that can be rewritten. pIn case of difficultySound is not output even when theplay key is pressed.Recording is not possible.Sound is distorted.Noise is noticeable.÷ The cords are connected erroneously.÷ No disc has been loaded.÷ A non-recorded disc has been loaded.÷ The disc is write-protected.÷ An attempt is made to record digital signal froma source while its digital copy has been prohib-ited by SCMS.÷ The recording level is too low (in case of analogrecording).÷ A playback-only disc has been loaded.÷ The disc does not have a recordable area.÷The REC INPUT key is not set to the actual inputsource.÷ If the amplifier is connected to this unit througha system control cord, the amplifier’s inputselector is set to the MD input.÷ The recording level has not been adjusted.÷ A disc in which distorted sound has been re-corded is played.÷ An external noise is induced.÷ Connect the cords in accordance with “Sys-tem connections”. 6÷ Load a disc. $÷ Load a prerecorded disc or playback-only disc.÷ Change the position of the write protect tab tothe write position or use a recordable disc.yu÷ Use analog recording. ™÷ Adjust the recording level again. ™÷ Use a recordable disc. u÷ Use another disc.÷ Set it according to the actual input source.™¢÷ Set the amplifier’s input selector to otherposition than MD.÷ Read “Adjust the recording level”. ™÷ Use another disc.÷ Install the unit at a position apart from anelectric appliance or TV set.