Sony MHC-M100 - Manual (Page 51)

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Playback does not start from the first
track.
• The system is in Program or Shuffle Play.
Press CONTINUE.
“–OVER–” is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD. Press
and hold m to return.
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
48).
• The tape has reached its 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 49).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the
tape heads” on page 49).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the
tape heads” on page 49).
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
49).
Noise increases or the high frequencies
are erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the
tape heads” on page 49).
After pressing H ( h ) or A , there is a
mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the
display, and the system enters standby
mode automatically.
• The tape was not inserted correctly. Eject the
tape and turn the power back on.
Tuner
There is 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 x, ENTER, and ?/1 at the same time.
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.