Sony MHC-RX90 manual Troubleshooting, General, Precautions continued, Cleaning the tape heads

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Precautions (continued)

Precautions (continued)

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty

—the sound is distorted

—there is a decrease in sound level

—the sound drops out

—the tape does not erase completely

—the tape does not record

Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the power (demonstration mode).

•Press DISPLAY/DEMO when the power is turned off.

The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord. If there is a power outage lasting longer than half a day, redo the following:

—Clock setting (see “Step 2: Setting the time”)

—Preset stations (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”)

—Timer settings (see “Waking up to music” and “Timer recording radio programmes”).

There is no sound.

•Rotate VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected. •Insert only the stripped portion of the

speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

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Contents 3-859-544-121 1996 by Sony CorporationMini Hi-Fi Component System MHC-RX90This caution label is located inside the unit Table of Contents Sound AdjustmentOther Features Getting Started1Connect the speakers Step 1 Hooking up the systemGetting Started To attach the front speaker pads 3Connect the power cord to a wall outlet2Connect the FM/AM aerials Step 2 Setting the time When carrying this system1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 1 2,4 3,5Step 3 Presetting radio stations POWER 3,5 65 Press ENTER/NEXT TipsConnecting optional AV components Connecting audio componentsStep 3 Presetting radio stations continued 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”Connecting a super woofer speaker Connecting a VCRConnecting an MD deck for analog recording Connecting outdoor aerials Connecting optional AV components continuedFM aerial AM aerialPlaying a CD 2 1 Æ‚Basic Operations Normal playDo this Playing a CD continuedTips Recording a CD CD Synchro Recording2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD 3 Press CD SYNCHROPreset Tuning Listening to the radioTo listen to non-presetradio stations 3 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset stationRecording from the radio 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you wantTo stop recording Playing a tapeRecording from the Radio continued 3 Press · Basic OperationsRecording from a tape High-speedDubbing2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING 4 PressUsing the CD display To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly The CD PlayerTo cancel Shuffle Play Playing the CD tracks in random orderShuffle Play To select a desired CDTo cancel Programme Play Programming the CD tracks„ Programme PlayTo cancel Non-StopPlay Playing CDs without interruptionProgramming the CD tracks continued Non-StopPlay/Applause MixRecording on a tape manually The Tape Deck1 Insert a blank tape into deck B 3 Press rRecording a CD by specifying track order Programme EditTo cancel Programme Edit Selecting tape length automaticallyTo check the order TapeSelect EditTo adjust the loop length To adjust the flash lengthLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDUsing the drum pads To adjust the wave lengthTo adjust the volume of the pads Waving the equalizerUsing the beat function To cancel the beatTo change the beat volume To change the speedAdjusting the sound Sound AdjustmentFor a powerful sound GROOVE To listen through the headphonesTo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasis1 Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or GAME to select a menu Music menu optionsTo change the equalizer display Adjusting the audio emphasisAdjusting the graphic equalizer Adjusting the Audio Emphasis continued 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust level5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Activating the surround effectMaking a personal audio emphasis file Personalfile2 Press MEMORY 4 Press ENTER/NEXTSwitching the Speaker Formation SonicformationNORMAL mode WHISPER modeLINK mode FRONT ONLY modeUsing the Radio Data System RDS Other FeaturesWhat is the Radio Data System? Receiving RDS broadcastsTo cancel PTY search ALARMList of programme types PTY AFFAIRSMixing and recording sounds When you are doneSinging along Karaoke Sleep Timer When you choose autoTo cancel the Sleep Timer function Falling asleep to musicWake-upTimer 2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET9 Turn off the power Waking up to musicTimer-recordingradio programmes To check the settingTo cancel the timer operation 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SETTimer-recordingradio programmes continued 6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power4 Set the time to start recording To check the settingPrecautions On safetyOn placement Cleaning the cabinetTroubleshooting Precautions continuedWhen using a tape longer than 90 minutes Cleaning the tape headsThe timer does not function SpeakersCD Player There is severe hum or noiseTroubleshooting continued Tape DeckTuner The tape does not recordSpecifications Amplifier sectionCD player section Tape player sectionSpecifications continued SpeakerGeneral Surround Speaker SS-SR101Index F, GH, I, J L, M