Sony MHC-F150 - Manual (Page 55)

Tape Deck Tuner
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 52).
• The tape 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 53).
• The record / playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
53).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record / playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
53).
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 53).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record / playback heads are .
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
53).
•
After pressing ► (-^) or there is a
mechanical noise, "EJECT" appears in the
display, and the unit enters standby mode
automatically.
• 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, and FUNCTION at the
same time.
4 Press I / (!) to turn on the power.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made, such as preset stations,
clock, timer, and Disc Memo are cleared. Be
sure to restore all necessary settings.