Teac Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck W-890R - Manual (Page 22)

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Troubleshooting
If you think that there is something wrong with this cassette deck,
make the checks listed below before contacting a repair service. In
some cases the problem may lie with another component. Check all
components.
If the problem cannot be solved with any of the following checks,
contact your nearest TEAC authorized service center or your dealer for
help.
Cannot switch on the power
e Check the connection to the AC power supply. Check and make
sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that, if it is, the
switch is turned on. Make sure there is power to the AC outlet by
plugging another item such as a lamp or fan into the outlet.
No sound
e Check the connection to the amplifier.
e Check the amplifier settings.
Noisy playback
e Keep away from equipment that generates a magnetic field, such
as a TV or microwave oven.
Transport control keys do not work.
e Load a cassette tape if not loaded.
e If a cassette tape is loaded, reinsert it.
The cassette compartment does not close.
e The cassette is not properly loaded. Reinsert it.
Poor sound quality
e Clean the heads.
e Check that the Dolby NR switch is set to the same position as
when recording was made.
Cannot record
e If the erasure prevention tabs on top of the cassette are broken
off, cover the holes using pieces of adhesive tape.
e Check the connection to the amplifier and to the source
equipment.
e Set the amplifier input/output selectors correctly.
e Check the recording level setting.
Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow
e Check the pitch control setting.
Auto reverse does not occur
e Set the REV MODE switch to j or p.
e If the REV MODE switch is set to j, start playback from the
tape side facing you (side “A”).
Synchro reverse dubbing is not possible.
e Set the REV MODE switch to the j position.
e Load cassettes into both decks.
e Set the tape transport direction to y on both decks.
Continuous play/record is not possible
e Set the REV MODE switch to the p position.
e Load cassettes into both decks.
e To make a continuous recording, start with TAPE I .
Connections with a timer
Connecting a commercially available timer to your audio setup lets
you wake up to your favorite cassette tape, or start recording at
specified times.
Refer to the illustration below, and connect your audio components.
Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording