Sony TC-TX373 - Manual (Page 15)

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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this tape deck,
use the following checklist.
First, check that the mains lead is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
The operation buttons on the tape deck do
not work.
• Press any of the operation buttons after S
stops flashing. (The buttons on the tape deck
do not work for about two seconds after the
tape deck turns on.)
• No cassette is inserted. Insert a cassette.
The tape does not play or record.
• There is slack in the tape. Take up any slack
in the tape.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them.
• Make sure the audio connecting cords are
connected correctly (see page 6).
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is inserted. Insert a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (see
page 14).
• The tape has wound to the end.
The tape does not record or play, or there
is a decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them.
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean
them using a cleaning cassette.
Noise increases or the high frequencies
are erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (see page 14).
• Move the tape deck away from the TV or
VCR.
The sound is distorted.
• Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which
the tape was recorded.
• Move the tape deck away from the TV or
VCR.
There is no sound.
• The mains lead is disconnected from the
mains.
• Make sure the audio connecting cords are
connected correctly (see page 6).
The remote supplied with the DHC-MD373/
333 does not function.
• Press FUNCTION on the DHC-MD373/333
to switch the FUNCTION to “TAPE”.
• Make sure the system cable adapter/AU BUS
connecting cable is connected correctly (see
page 5 or 6).
Automatic Source Selection or One Touch
Play (DHC-MD333 only) does not work.
• Make sure the AU BUS connecting cable is
connected correctly (see page 6).
The functions tied with the
DHC-MD373/333, such as CD Synchro
Recording, do not work.
• Make sure the system cable adapter/AU BUS
connecting cable is connected correctly (see
page 5 or 6).
The inserted tape will not eject.
• `/1 (power) of the tape deck is OFF. Press
`/1 (power) to turn on the tape deck, then
press A.
The cassette indicator flashes.
• Press `/1 (power) to turn off the tape deck,
then press `/1 (power) again to turn on the
tape deck.