Sony MHC-RXD3 - Manual (Page 33)

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 30).
• 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 31).
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on
page 31).___________________________
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on
page 31).___________________________
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 31).
•
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on
page 31).
Tape Deck
Severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or
"STEREO" flashes in the display).
• Adjust the anteima.
• 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.
Tuner
If Other troubles not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made, such as the preset
stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You
should set them again.
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