Sony MHC-GR10AV, MHC-D90AV 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 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 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 SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER/ NEXT, and DISC 1 at the same time.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Information Table of Contents Inserting two size AA R6 batteries into the remote Hooking up the main unitConnect the FM/AM antennas TipWhen carrying this system Setting up Your speakersPositioning the speakers Connecting the speakers Connect the front speakers Connect the rear speakersTo attach the front speaker pads Connect the AC power cord to a wall outletConnect the center speaker To attach the center speaker padsAdjusting the speaker volume Setting up your speakersSetting the time Presetting radio stationsTo change the preset number Presetting radio stationsTo tune in a station with a weak signal To change the AM tuning intervalConnecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting optional AV componentsConnecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for analog recordingConnecting optional AVcomponents Connecting a VCRConnecting a super woofer except for MHC-D90AV FM antenna Connecting outdoor antennasAM antenna Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place up to two CDs on the disc tray Playing a CDNormal play Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsBasic Operations Do thisCD Synchro Recording Recording a CDTo stop recording Preset Tuning Listening to the radioTo listen to non-preset radio stations Listening to the radioRecording from the radio Press rPress § Eject and insert a recorded tape in deck a or B Playing a tapePress · High-speed Dubbing Recording from a tapeTips Press High Speed DubbingRecording from a tape To stop dubbingPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly Using the CD displayTo cancel Repeat Play Press DISPLAY/DEMO during playbackShuffle Play To cancel Shuffle PlayPlaying the CD tracks in random order To select a desired CDProgramming the CD tracks To cancel Program PlayProgram Play Programing the CD tracks To cancel Non-Stop PlayPlaying CDs without interruption Non-Stop PlayRecording on a tape manually Start playing the source to be recordedRecording a CD by specifying track order Program EditTo check the order To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically Tape Select EditLoop Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD FlashWaving the equalizer To adjust the wave lengthWave To listen through the headphones Adjusting the soundFor a powerful sound Groove To reinforce bass DbfbTo adjust the presence of the surround effect Press DSP repeatedly to select a DSP modeSelecting the surround menu Selecting the audio emphasis To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundEnjoying the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Press PRO Logic while playing a program sourceMusic menu options Selecting the Audio Emphasis To cancel the effectTo change the equalizer display Turn the jog dial to adjust level Adjusting the audio emphasisAdjusting the graphic equalizer Repeat steps 2 Press ENTER/NEXT when finishedPersonal file Making a personal audio emphasis fileTo call up the personal file Singing along Karaoke When you are doneMixing and recording sounds Sleep Timer Falling asleep to musicWake-up Timer Waking up to musicTo check the setting Timer-recording radio programsTo cancel the timer operation Turn jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXT Timer-recording radio programsInsert a recordable tape Turn off the power Set the time to start recordingPrecautions Precautions TroubleshootingGeneral Speakers CD PlayerTape Deck TroubleshootingTuner Amplifier section SpecificationsFor the U.S. model CD player sectionSpeaker SpecificationsTuner section GeneralIndex

MHC-D90AV, MHC-GR10AV specifications

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