Sony CFD-G30L - Manual (Page 30)

Additional Information 30 GB
Symptom
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The REC z button does not
function/The tape does not play.
The tape does not erase completely.
The tape does not record.
The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
Remedy
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are using the remote while listening to
AM or MW/LW radio, noise may be heard. This
is unavoidable (CFD-G50/G50L only).
• If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
• Close the tape compartment securely.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 32).
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• The source which was recorded on TYPE II
(high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using
this unit is being played. Record on TYPE I
(normal) tape and play.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see
page 32).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 32).
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
Tape Player
Troubleshooting (continued)
Radio