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Troubleshooting (continued)

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 43).

•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 44).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 44).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 44).

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 44).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 44).

Tuner

Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display.

•Adjust the aerial.

•The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external aerial.

A stereo FM programme 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 SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER/ NEXT, and DISC 1 at the same time.

4Press POWER to turn on the power.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System 3-859-544-1211996 by Sony Corporation MHC-RX90This caution label is located inside the unit Other Features Table of ContentsSound Adjustment Getting StartedGetting Started Step 1 Hooking up the system1Connect the speakers 2Connect the FM/AM aerials 3Connect the power cord to a wall outletTo attach the front speaker pads 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Step 2 Setting the timeWhen carrying this system 1 2,4 3,55 Press ENTER/NEXT Step 3 Presetting radio stationsPOWER 3,5 6 TipsStep 3 Presetting radio stations continued Connecting optional AV componentsConnecting audio components 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”Connecting an MD deck for analog recording Connecting a VCRConnecting a super woofer speaker FM aerial Connecting outdoor aerialsConnecting optional AV components continued AM aerialBasic Operations Playing a CD2 1 Æ‚ Normal playTips Playing a CD continuedDo this 2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD Recording a CDCD Synchro Recording 3 Press CD SYNCHROPreset Tuning Listening to the radioRecording from the radio To listen to non-presetradio stations3 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you wantRecording from the Radio continued Playing a tapeTo stop recording 3 Press · Basic Operations2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING Recording from a tapeHigh-speedDubbing 4 PressPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly Using the CD displayTo cancel Repeat Play The CD PlayerShuffle Play To cancel Shuffle PlayPlaying the CD tracks in random order To select a desired CD„ To cancel Programme PlayProgramming the CD tracks Programme PlayProgramming the CD tracks continued To cancel Non-StopPlayPlaying CDs without interruption Non-StopPlay/Applause Mix1 Insert a blank tape into deck B Recording on a tape manuallyThe Tape Deck 3 Press rRecording a CD by specifying track order Programme EditTo check the order To cancel Programme EditSelecting tape length automatically TapeSelect EditLooping part of a CD To adjust the loop lengthTo adjust the flash length Flashing part of a CDTo adjust the volume of the pads Using the drum padsTo adjust the wave length Waving the equalizerTo change the beat volume Using the beat functionTo cancel the beat To change the speedFor a powerful sound GROOVE Adjusting the soundSound Adjustment To listen through the headphones1 Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or GAME to select a menu To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis Music menu optionsAdjusting the graphic equalizer Adjusting the audio emphasisTo change the equalizer display 5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Adjusting the Audio Emphasis continued3 Turn the jog dial to adjust level Activating the surround effect2 Press MEMORY Making a personal audio emphasis filePersonalfile 4 Press ENTER/NEXTNORMAL mode Switching the Speaker FormationSonicformation WHISPER modeLINK mode FRONT ONLY modeWhat is the Radio Data System? Using the Radio Data System RDSOther Features Receiving RDS broadcastsList of programme types PTY To cancel PTY searchALARM AFFAIRSSinging along Karaoke When you are doneMixing and recording sounds To cancel the Sleep Timer function Sleep TimerWhen you choose auto Falling asleep to music9 Turn off the power Wake-upTimer2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Waking up to musicTo cancel the timer operation Timer-recordingradio programmesTo check the setting 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET4 Set the time to start recording Timer-recordingradio programmes continued6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power To check the settingOn placement PrecautionsOn safety Cleaning the cabinetWhen using a tape longer than 90 minutes TroubleshootingPrecautions continued Cleaning the tape headsCD Player The timer does not functionSpeakers There is severe hum or noiseTuner Troubleshooting continuedTape Deck The tape does not recordCD player section SpecificationsAmplifier section Tape player sectionGeneral Specifications continuedSpeaker Surround Speaker SS-SR101H, I, J IndexF, G L, M