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MHC-GN70 4-246-556-
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Troubleshooting
39
GB
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• The tab has been removed from the tape.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The tape heads are dirty. (See “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 42).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (See
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 42).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (See
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 42).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. (See
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 42).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (See
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 42).
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external
antenna.
• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage
function (page 19).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE so that “MONO” disappears.
If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures or other troubles not
described above occur, reset the
system as follows:
Use buttons on the system for the operation.
1
Unplug the power cord.
2
Plug the power cord back in.
3
Press
x
, AMP MENU and
?/1
at the same
time.
4
Press
?/1
to turn on the system.
The system is reset to factory settings. All the
settings are cleared.