Sony CFD-656, CFD-C646, CFD-646 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Tape, Symptom Remedy, Player

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Troubleshooting (continued)

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Symptom

Remedy

 

The tape does not move when you

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

 

press an operation button.

 

 

 

 

 

The REC rbutton does not

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in

 

function/The tape does not play.

place.

 

 

• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.

 

 

 

Player

The tape does not erase completely.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 29.)

 

 

The tape does not record.

• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in

 

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

Tape

 

place.

The audio is weak/The audio

• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See

 

quality is poor.

page 29).

 

 

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer

 

 

(see page 29).

 

 

 

 

The sound is distorted.

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)

 

 

tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape

 

 

only.

 

The remote does not function.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

 

 

ones if they are weak.

 

 

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at

Remote

 

the remote sensor on the player.

 

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to

 

 

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote

 

 

and the player.

 

 

strong light such as direct sunlight or

 

 

fluorescent lamp light.

 

 

• Move closer to the player when using the

 

 

remote.

Others

There is no surround effect (CFD-

• Connect two supplied surround speakers.

 

 

656 only).

 

 

 

 

The player uses a built-in micro computer for its various operations. Due to change in power supply conditions, etc., operation way sometimes become unstable. After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET at the rear with a pointed material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information

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Contents CD Radio Cassette-Corder Information Owners RecordAbout This Manual For customers in the United StatesTable of contents Playing a CD Basic OperationsTips Display Track Playing Number Number timePress Listening to the radio Indicates an FM stereo broadcastBasic Operations Use these buttons for additional operationsTo improve broadcast reception For FMPlaying a tape Power Volume + BasicRecording on a tape With the side you want to Record on facing forwardDisplay Deck aOperations BasicDeck B Checking the remaining time of the current Using the displayCD Player Disc 1 Number Buttons Locating a specific trackTo locate Press Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat PlayPlaying a single CD repeatedly Playing two or three CDs repeatedlyTo cancel repeat play Playing programmed tracks repeatedlyTo cancel shuffle play Playing tracks in random orderShuffle Play Playing tracks of a single CD in random orderProgram Play Creating your own programCD number Track number Playing order To cancel Program Play Creating your own program Program PlayTo check the order of tracks before play To change the current programRadio Presetting radio stationsNumber buttons Tune + Tip Playing preset radio stations Hooking up Setting UpHooking up the speakers Connecting surround speakers CFD-656 only Setting up the AM loop aerialHooking up the system Hooking up the aerialConnecting the AC power cord Inserting batteries into the remote Setting UpReplacing batteries Insert two size AA R6 batteries not suppliedAdjusting the audio emphasis Selecting the sound characteristicSound Mode/MEGA Bass Reinforcing the bass soundPrecautions On safetyOn power sources On placementOn operation PrecautionsSide a Tab for side a Tab for side B SymptomRemedy TroubleshootingGeneral CD Player Radio Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyTape PlayerMaintenance Cleaning the tape heads and tape pathCleaning the cabinet Demagnetizing the tape headsSpecifications Other SpecificationsF, G, H IndexW, X, Y, Z CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA

CFD-C646, CFD-646, CFD-656 specifications

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