Sony MHC-GRX8, MHC-R800, MHC-RX99, MHC-RX88 manual Tape Deck, Tuner, Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting (continued)

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 45).

•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 46).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 46).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 46).

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 46).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 46).

After pressing ( (9) or ¤, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically.

•The cassette tape was not inserted correctly. Eject the tape and turn the power back on.

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.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO” appears.

If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

1Unplug the power cord.

2Plug the power cord back in.

3Press p, ENTER/NEXT, and DISC 1 at the same time.

4Press to turn on the power.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Page Table of Contents Hooking up the system Connect the speakersConnect the power cord to a wall outlet Connect the FM/AM antennasJack type a Jack type BSetting the time When carrying this systemHooking up the system To attach the front speaker padsPresetting radio stations Press ENTER/NEXTTurn the jog dial to set the minute Press ENTER/NEXT TipsPresetting radio stations To tune in a station with a weak signalTo change the preset number To change the AM tuning intervalConnecting optional AV components Connecting audio componentsConnecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting a VCR Connecting outdoor antennasConnecting optional AV components FM antennaAM antenna Playing a CD Normal playPress ¤ and place up to two CDs on the disc tray Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsBasic Operations Do thisRecording a CD CD Synchro RecordingTo stop recording Preset Tuning Listening to the radioTo listen to non-preset radio stations Recording from the radioListening to the radio Playing a tape Press rRECPlaying a tape Press ¤and insert a recorded tape in deck a or BPress Tape a or Tape B Deck a or Deck B on the remote Searching for the beginning of a track AMSRecording from a tape High-speed DubbingPress HI-DUB To stop dubbingUsing the CD display Press Display during playbackTo cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyRepeat Play To cancel Shuffle Play Shuffle PlayPress CD P To select a desired CDProgramming the CD tracks Program PlayTo cancel Program Play To cancel Non-Stop PlayPlaying CDs without interruption Programming the CD tracksRecording on a tape manually Start playing the source to be recordedPower 2 3 4 11, Edit 6 1012 Recording a CD by specifying track orderProgram Edit To cancel Program Edit Selecting tape length automaticallyTo check the order Tape Select EditLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDLoop FlashUsing the drum pads To adjust the volume of the padsTap drum PAD a or B to produce the respective sound To change the drum soundUsing the beat functions To cancel the beatTo change the beat volume To change the speedUsing the Beat JAM function Using the Auto BPM functionStart playing a source Select a beat pattern Press Beat ON/OFF to stop the beat function Press Auto BPMAdjusting the sound For a powerful sound GrooveTo listen through the headphones To reinforce bass DbfbTo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasisMusic menu options To change the spectrum analyzer displayAdjusting the graphic equalizer Selecting surround effectsTurn the jog dial to adjust level Repeat steps 3 Press ENTER/NEXT when finishedMaking a personal audio emphasis file Personal fileSwitching the speaker formation Making a personal audio emphasis fileSonic formation To call up the personal fileNormal mode Link modeWhisper mode Front only stereo modeUsing the Radio Data System RDS 4,5Receiving RDS broadcasts Locating a station by program type PTYTo cancel PTY search List of program types PTYAdjusting the microphone echo When you are doneTo cancel the echoing Singing along KaraokeMixing and recording sounds Sleep Timer Wake-up TimerFalling asleep to music Waking up to musicTurn off the power To check the settingTo cancel the timer operation Turn jog dial to select Daily 1 or 2, then press ENTER/NEXTTimer-recording radio programs Insert a recordable tape Turn off the powerTurn jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXT Set the time to start recordingPrecautions Troubleshooting PrecautionsGeneral Speakers CD PlayerTroubleshooting Tape DeckTuner Specifications Amplifier sectionCD player section Tape player sectionSpecifications SpeakerGeneral Index