Sony TCM-59V - Manual (Page 5)

Troubleshooting Maintenance
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest sony dealer.
You cannot press • REC.
The tab on the tape has been removed.
You cannot press ► PLAY.
-> The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.
The unit does not operate.
-> The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
polarity.
The batteries are weak.
-> PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.
The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not
firmly connected.
The batteries have been inserted, but
simultaneously the AC power adaptor is connected
and not to be done to the wall outlet.
No sound comes from the speaker.
-> The earphone is plugged in.
-> The volume is turned down completely.
Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the
playback mode.
•> SPEED CONTROL is set at a point other than the
center.
The sound drops out or comes with excessive
noise.
^ The volume is turned down completely.
■> The batteries are weak.
-> The heads are contaminated. See "Maintenance."
Recording cannot be made.
-> Connection is made incorrectly.
-> The batteries are weak.
-> The record/playback head is contaminated.
-> VOR or MIC SENS has been set to the improper
position when VOR function works.
Recording is'intefrupted.
-> VOR is set to ON. When you do not use VOR, set it
to OFF.
Recording cannot be erased completely.
-> The erase head is contaminated.
Recording or erasing is being made using recorded
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(TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.
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Erase
Cotton
swab
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Record/playback head
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To clean the tape heads and path
Wipe the heads, pinch rollers, and the capstans with a
cotton swab moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of
use.
To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.