TROUBLE CHECKS
The following trouble checks will help you correct the most common problems encountered with
your tape
deck.
Should any problems persist after making these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Before proceeding with these trouble checks, first confirm the following basic points:
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The power cord is firmly connected.
*The amplifier connections are firmly made.
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The heads, capstan and pinch roller are clean.
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The amplifier controls and switches are set correctly.
FUNCTION BUTTONS AND TAPE TRANSPORT PROBLEMS
Symptom Cause
Function buttons do not activate.
Cassette holder is not fully closed.
Remedy
Close the holder completely.
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button does not activate. No cassette in the holder. Insert a cassette.
Tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the hole with plastic tape.
Automatic shut-off mechanism activates
before the tape comes to its end.
Tape is slack.
Cassette shell is deformed.
The inside of the cassette holder is
illuminated by stronq liqht.
Take up the tape slack.
Use other cassettes.
Remove the light source.
Excessively loud tape transport noise when This depends on the cassette used and is
rewinding or fast-forwarding not a problem.
RECORDING AND PLAYBACK PROBLEMS
Symptom
Quick reverse function does not operate.
Cause
DIRECTION MODE selector is released
).
Remedy
Press the selector and set to
(depressed).
Recording or playback cannot be made or Record/playback and erase heads are either Clean or demagnetize the heads.
there is a decrease in sound level. dirty or magnetized.
Improper connection Make connections properly.
Improper setting of the amplifier controls Set the amplifier controls to the appropriate
positions.
Excessive wow or flutter or dropout
Head, capstan or pinch roller is dirty.
Clean them.
Unbalanced tone in high frequencies
Erase head is dirty. Clean the erase head.
Head is magnetized. Demagnetize the head.
Improper setting of the DOLBY NR switch. When playing back, set the button to the
same position used in recording.
setting of the TAPE select If recorded with the wrong button pressed,
adjust the tone controls of the amplifier in
playback.
The unit is placed near a television set. Move the deck away from the television set.
Cause Remedv
H u m n o i s e Tape deck is stacked on or under the
amolifier
Separate the units.
occurs when trying to
Recording was made near such equipment Move the unit away from television set or
as a television set or a color monitor, and
interference has affected the recording on
the tape and the Dolby NR system.
The microphone
IS
too close to the Move it away from the speakers or reduce
record from microphones.
speakers.
the amplifier volume.
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