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15

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this tape deck,
use the following checklist.

First, check that the mains lead is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

The operation buttons on the tape deck do
not work.

• Press any of the operation buttons after 

S

stops flashing. (The buttons on the tape deck
do not work for about two seconds after the
tape deck turns on.)

• No cassette is inserted. Insert a cassette.

The tape does not play or record.

• There is slack in the tape.  Take up any slack

in the tape.

• The heads are dirty.  Clean them.
• Make sure the audio connecting cords are

connected correctly (see page 6).

The tape does not record.

• No cassette is inserted. Insert a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.

Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (see
page 14).

• The tape has wound to the end.

The tape does not record or play, or there
is a decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty.  Clean them.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.

Demagnetise them.

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetised.

Demagnetise them.

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.

• The capstans in the tape deck are dirty.  Clean

them using a cleaning cassette.

Noise increases or the high frequencies
are erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetised.

Demagnetise them (see page 14).

• Move the tape deck away from the TV or

VCR.

The sound is distorted.

• Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which

the tape was recorded.

• Move the tape deck away from the TV or

VCR.

There is no sound.

• The mains lead is disconnected from the

mains.

• Make sure the audio connecting cords are

connected correctly (see page 6).

The remote supplied with the DHC-MD373/
333 does not function.

• Press FUNCTION on the DHC-MD373/333

to switch the FUNCTION to “TAPE”.

• Make sure the system cable adapter/AU BUS

connecting cable is connected correctly (see
page 5 or 6).

Automatic Source Selection or One Touch
Play (DHC-MD333 only) does not work.

• Make sure the AU BUS connecting cable is

connected correctly (see page 6).

The functions tied with the
DHC-MD373/333, such as CD Synchro
Recording, do not work.

• Make sure the system cable adapter/AU BUS

connecting cable is connected correctly (see
page 5 or 6).

The inserted tape will not eject.

`/1

 (power) of the tape deck is OFF. Press

`/1

 (power) to turn on the tape deck, then

press 

A

.

The cassette indicator flashes.

• Press 

`/1

 (power) to turn off the tape deck,

then press 

`/1

 (power) again to turn on the

tape deck.

Содержание TC-TX373

Страница 1: ...Operating Instructions Stereo Cassette Deck 3 867 730 11 1 1999 by Sony Corporation TC TX373 ...

Страница 2: ...with the Dolby B type noise reduction system Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation ...

Страница 3: ...he tape deck and the DHC MD333 and starts playing a tape if a cassette is inserted see page 10 Automatic Source Selection You can switch from another source to the tape deck and start playing a tape just by pressing H or h on the tape deck see page 10 Timer You can wake up to music or record a radio programme at a preset time For details refer to Waking up to music and Timer recording radio progra...

Страница 4: ...s Complete steps 4 to 7 below to hook up your system DHC MD333 using the supplied cords Audio connecting cords supplied TC TX373 rear panel Mains lead System cable adapter supplied DHC MD373 rear panel Audio connecting cords supplied TC TX373 rear panel Mains lead AU BUS connecting cable DHC MD333 rear panel AU BUS connecting cable ...

Страница 5: ...jack on the DHC MD373 B A Position the adapter so that it does not cover the ventilation slits Insert the connector firmly all the way continued TC TX373 DHC MD373 DHC MD373 TC TX373 Note The system cable adapter is used to connect the AU BUS connecting cable for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the DHC MD373 If you do not connect the system cable adapter and the AU BUS connecting cabl...

Страница 6: ...UNER flow through the DHC MD373 333 to the tape deck when you record to tape B l B The sound signal of the tape deck flows to the DHC MD373 333 when you play a tape Connection to the DHC MD333 4 DHC MD333 only Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the AU BUS jack on the DHC MD333 B A B A TC TX373 DHC MD333 Insert the connector firmly all the way Note The AU BUS connecting cable is used for...

Страница 7: ...lugs are not inserted into both the A jacks firmly you may not be able to record the sound of the CD MD and TUNER onto a tape If the plugs are not inserted into both the B jacks firmly you may not be able to listen to the sound of the tape deck The plugs of the audio connecting cords may be tight Insert the plugs at the point shown in How to insert the plugs in step 5 Operations Playing a tape You...

Страница 8: ... to play the bottom side FUNCTION switches to TAPE automatically then the tape starts playing 3 The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times To play a tape using the DHC MD373 component system Do the following operation in step 4 1 Press TAPE so that TAPE appears in the display 2 Press H on the remote To play the bottom side press H again To play a tape using the DHC M...

Страница 9: ...g playback When using the DHC MD333 Symbols in parentheses indicate the buttons on the remote supplied with the DHC MD333 To Do this Stop playing Press x or TAPEx Pause Press S or TAPEX Press again to resume playing Fast forward Press x then M or TAPEM for the top side Press x then m or TAPEm for the bottom side Rewind Press x then m or TAPEm for the top side Press x then M or TAPEM for the bottom...

Страница 10: ...y turns on the tape deck only Press 1 power on the DHC MD373 333 to turn on the DHC MD373 333 component system You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing H or h Automatic Source Selection To start playing automatically from the beginning of the tape after fast winding Auto Play press H while holding down m for the top side or press h while holding down M for the bottom si...

Страница 11: ... turns on Press 1 power on the DHC MD373 333 to turn on the DHC MD373 333 component system Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only Press 1 power on the DHC MD373 333 to turn on the DHC MD373 333 component system before recording The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted When you want to r...

Страница 12: ...nual recording you can record just the songs you like from a CD or start recording from the middle of the tape You can also record a radio programme or MD Tape deck TC TX373 2 6 4 5 H h x DOLBY NR This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system The remote supplied with the DHC MD373 x H 1 X M m x X 1 3 3 Press FUNCTION on the DHC MD373 333 until CD MD or TUNER appears 4 Set...

Страница 13: ...ltage selector Before operating the tape deck check that the operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the tape deck from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an e...

Страница 14: ...evel the sound drops out the tape does not erase completely the tape does not record Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetising the tape heads Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that has conta...

Страница 15: ...is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning cassette Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them see page 14 Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR The sound is distorted Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which the tape was recorded Move the tape deck aw...

Страница 16: ...o jacks impedance 47 kilohms Output TAPE OUT phono jacks voltage 550 mV impedance 47 kilohms General Power requirements European countries model 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with the voltage selector Power consumption 12 W Dimensions Approx 215 60 230 mm w h d incl projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 2 5 kg Supplied accessories Audio connec...

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