Sony MHC-GRX10AV 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).

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 at the same time.

4Press to turn on the power.

The system is reset to the 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 Page Table of Contents Hooking up the main unit Connect the FM/AM antennasJack type B Jack type aSetting up your speakers When carrying this systemPositioning the speakers Inserting two size AA R6 batteries into the remoteConnecting the speakers Setting up your speakersTo attach the speaker pads 1Connect the front speakersConnect the rear surround speakers Connect the power cord to a wall outlet Adjusting the speaker volumeConnect the center surround speaker Setting the time Presetting radio stations Setting the timePress ENTER/NEXT Turn the jog dial to set the minute Press ENTER/NEXTTo tune in a station with a weak signal To change the preset numberTo change the AM tuning interval Press Tuner MemoryConnecting optional AV components Connecting audio componentsConnecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting a VCR Connecting outdoor antennasConnecting a super woofer speaker FM antennaConnecting optional AV components AM antennaPlaying a CD Normal playPress ¤ and place up to two CDs on the disc tray Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsPlaying a CD Do thisCD Synchro Recording Recording a CDTo stop recording Preset Tuning Listening to the radioTo listen to non-preset radio stations from front panel only Recording from the radioRecording from the radio Playing a tapePress rREC Press ¤and insert a recorded tape in deck a or B Press Tape a or Tape B Deck a or Deck B »á on the remoteRecording from a tape Playing a tapeSearching for the beginning of a track AMS High-speed DubbingTo stop dubbing Using the CD display Press Display during playbackPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly To cancel Repeat PlayRepeat 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 recordedRecording a CD by specifying track order Program EditTo 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 To listen through the headphonesFor a powerful sound Groove To reinforce bass DbfbTo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasisMusic menu options To change the spectrum analyzer displaySelecting surround effects To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundTurn the jog dial to adjust level Adjusting the graphic equalizerRepeat steps 3 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Personal file Making a personal audio emphasis fileTo call up the personal file Using the Radio Data System RDS 4,5Receiving RDS broadcasts Locating a station by program type PTYTo cancel PTY search List of program types PTYWhen you are done 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 Precautions TroubleshootingGeneral Speakers CD PlayerTape Deck TroubleshootingTuner Specifications Amplifier sectionSpecifications CD player sectionTape player section Tuner sectionFor customers in Canada SpeakerGeneral Index Y, Z

MHC-GRX10AV specifications

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