Sony MHC-VX55, MHC-VX77, MHC-VX99 operating instructions 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 49).

•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 50).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 50).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 50).

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 50).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 50).

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 “MONO” disappears.

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

1Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time.

2Unplug the power cord.

3Plug the power cord back in.

4Press ?/1 to turn on the power.

The unit is reset to factory settings. All the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You should set them again.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System About this manual This system can play the following discsTable of Contents Connect the speakers Hooking up the systemConnect the surround speaker MHC-VX77 only Connect the power cord to a wall outlet Connect the FM/AM antennasHooking up the system To connect optional componentsTo deactivate the demonstration To attach the front speaker padsSetting the time When carrying this systemPress CLOCK/TIMER SET Press . or repeatedly to set the hourPresetting radio stations Setting the timePress Enter Press . or repeatedly to set the minute Press EnterTo tune in a station with a weak signal To set another station to the existing preset numberTo erase the preset station To change the AM tuning intervalPlaying a Video CD Turn on your TV and select the video inputPress Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a Video CD on the disc tray Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsBasic Operations TipsNormal play Playing a CDPress Z OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD on the disc tray Recording a CD/VIDEO CD CD Synchro RecordingPress Z and insert a recordable tape into deck B Press CDPreset Tuning Listening to the radioRecording a CD/VIDEO CD To stop recordingTo listen to non-preset radio stations Recording from the radioX 4 Playing a tapeRecording from the radio Press nN Searching for the beginning of a track AMSHigh-speed Dubbing Recording from a tapeTo stop dubbing When you are done When you use Video CDsSinging along Karaoke Adjusting the microphone echo Adjusting the keyTurn Echo Level to adjust the echo effect To cancel the echoingPlaying a Video CD with PBC functions Ver PBC PlayTo cancel PBC Playback of Video CDs with PBC functions Ver To select a menu number using the remoteChecking the remaining time Playing a Video CD with PBC functions VerUsing the on-screen display When playback is stoppedPress Display During normal playbackUsing the on-screen display On Screen 2 displayTo switch language of on-screen display Chinese model only Special MenuLocating by elapsed time Locating the track you wantLocating a specific part of a disc Time SearchTo switch to the digest of another disc during disc digest Locating a section within a trackTo display the next 9 tracks To use disc digest with Video CDs with PBC functions VerTo use track digest with Video CDs with PBC functions Ver Resume PlayAdjusting the picture While playing a Video CD, press x to stop playbackTo view from the beginning Picture EffectPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly To cancel Repeat PlayRepeat Play Shuffle Play To cancel Shuffle PlayTo select a desired CD 4 5 Programming the CD tracksProgram Play To cancel Program Play ClearRecording on a tape manually Press nN to start playing the source to be recordedPress . or until the track you want appears in the display Program EditPress X to insert a pause at the end of side a To cancel Program Edit Selecting tape length automaticallyRecording a CD by specifying track order To check the orderLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDLoop FlashAdjusting the sound To listen through the headphonesFor a powerful sound Groove To reinforce lower bass sound V-GROOVETo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasisSelecting the effect from music menu To select User FileSelecting the surround effect Changing the spectrum analyzer displayPress Spectrum Adjusting the graphic equalizer Mixing and recording sounds Sleep Timer Daily TimerFalling asleep to music Waking up to musicTo cancel the timer operation To check the settingWaking up to music Timer-recording radio programs Insert a recordable tape into deck B Turn off the powerSet the time to start recording Press . or repeatedly to select REC, then press EnterConnecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting an MD deck for listening to musicConnecting a VCR To the audio output of the VCRFM antenna Connecting external antennasAM antenna Precautions Precautions TroubleshootingGeneral Speakers Video CD/CD PlayerTape Deck TroubleshootingTuner Specifications Amplifier sectionVideo CD/CD player section Tape player sectionSpeaker SpecificationsGeneral Glossary Auto PauseMenu Playback Playback Control PBCIndex V, W, X, Y, Z