Sony TC-FX45 - Manual (Page 6)

TROUBLE CHECKS
The following trouble checks will help you correct the most com-
mon problems encountered with a tape deck. Should any problem
persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest
Sony service facility.
Before proceeding with these trouble checks, first check these
basic points
:
l The power cord must be firmly connected.
l
Amplifier connections must be firmly made.
Heads, capstan and pinch roller should be clean.
l The amplifier controls and switches should be set correctly.
The function buttons do not activate right after the POWER switch
is turned on.
Logic-controlled function buttons operate approximately 2
seconds after the POWER switch is turned on.
The button and the button do not activate.
l The cassette holder is not fully closed.
The button does not activate.
No cassette in the holder.
l The tab has been removed from the cassette.
The automatic shut-off mechanism activates before the end of the
tape.
l The tape is slack.
l This situation may also be caused by a deformed cassette shell.
Tape transport noise seems excessively loud in rewind or fast-
forward mode.
l This situation depends upon the cassette used and is not a prob-
lem.
Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease in
sound level.
l Contamination or magnetic build-up on the record/playback
head.
l improper connection.
Improper setting of the amplifier controls.
The AMS does not operate.
l
The blank space between the selections is less than four
seconds long.
Severe noise or hum exists in the blank spaces.
l
A recorded selection is less than 20 seconds long.
The MUSIC SCAN and BLANK SKIP functions do not operate.
ON/OFF switch on the left of the MUSIC SCAN/BLANK SKIP
switches is released (OFF).
Excessive wow or flutter or drop out
l
Contamination of the capstan or pinch roller.
incomplete erasure
l
Contamination of the erase head.
increase of noise or erasure of high frequencies
Magnetic build-up on the head.
Unbalanced tone in higher frequencies
improper setting of the DOLBY NR switches. When playing back,
set the switches to the same position used in recording.
Improper setting of the TAPE SELECT switch. Depress the TAPE
SELECT switch when using a TYPE Ill (Fe-Cr) cassette or a TYPE IV
(METAL) cassette which has no METAL tape detector slots.
Oscillation occurs when trying to record from microphones.
l
The microphone is too near the loudspeakers. Move the
microphone away from the loudspeakers or reduce the amplifier
volume.
Hum noise
l
The tape deck is stacked on or under the amplifier. Separate the
units.