I'm getting problems with an outdated file as I use 3D Studio Max 10, all I'm seeing is a Camera, and 2 layers (text and underline) which won't render at all (as opposed to incorrectly).
Have you tried remaking the scene, converting your layers to editable polygons and putting a large white plane behind the scene, a simple skylight, light tracer (under advanced lighting) and 1 bounce, rendering again and seeing if you're getting any errors?