Sony RG590S - Manual (Page 24)

24 GB
MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1)
Tape deck
The sound exhibits excessive wow or
flutter or dropout.
• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also,
clean and demagnetize the tape heads. See
“Precautions” for details (page 25).
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9
kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this function
is not available on the European, Russian and
Saudi Arabian models). You cannot change the
AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM
tuning interval.
1
Tune in any AM station, and then turn off
the system.
2
While holding down TUNING –  , press
/  .
All the AM preset stations are erased. To
reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat
the procedure.
To improve tuner reception
Turn off CD player power by using the CD
power management function. By default, CD
power is turned on. You cannot change the
setting in Power Saving Mode.
Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player
power.
1
Press CD  to select the CD function.
2
Press /  to turn off the system.
3
After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press
/  while holding down   .
“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD
player power turned off, disc access time
is increased. To turn on CD player power,
repeat the procedure until “CD POWER
ON” appears.
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly,
reset the system to factory settings. You cannot
reset the system to factory settings in Power
Saving Mode. Use buttons on the unit to reset
the system to its factory default settings.
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power
cord, and then turn on the system.
2
Press ,   , and DISC 1  at the
same time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset
radio stations, timer, and the clock, are
deleted.