Sony MHC-GRX66 - Manual (Page 46)

Troubleshooting (continued) Tuner
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• No tape in the cassette holder.
• The tab has been removed from the
cassette (see "To save a tape
permanently" on page 43).
• The tápe has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there
is a decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (see
"Cleaning the tape heads" on page 44).
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
44).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
44).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see "Cleaning the tape
heads" on page 44).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
44).
After pressing ► (-^) or there is a
mechanical noise, the unit enters standby
mode automatically and "EJECT" appears
in the display.
• The cassette tape was not inserted
correctly. Eject the tape and turn the
power back on.
Severe hum or noise ('TUNED" or
"STEREO" flashes in the display).
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect
the external antenna.
A Stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press STEREO/MONO so that "STEREO"
appears.
If other troubles not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
1
Unplug the power cord.
2
Plug the power cord back in.
3
Press ■ , ENTER/NEXT, and DISC 1 at the
same time.
4
Press
I
/ (!) to turn on the power.
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