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MHC-G202/C20. 3-859-548-12. EN
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CD Player
The CD tray does not close.
•The CD is not placed properly.
The CD will not play.
•The CD is dirty.
•The CD is inserted label side down.
•Moisture condensation has built up.
Remove the CD and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in program or shuffle mode.
Press SHUFFLE or PROGRAM so that
“SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears.
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 22).
•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 23).
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
23).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
23).
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 23).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page
23).
Troubleshooting (continued)
Tuner
Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display.
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect
the external antenna.
If the system malfunctions due to
a cause other than the ones
mentioned above
This system coordinates its performance by
using built-in microcomputer chips.
Therefore there may be a case where the
system does not operate properly if the
condition of its power source etc. is unstable.
In such a case, turn the system’s power off
and then turn it on again. If the system still
does not operate properly, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.