Sony MHC-GR8 manual 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 40).

•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 41).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

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 41).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

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.

4Press POWER to turn on the power.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Page Table of Contents Hooking up the system Connect the speakersTo attach the front speaker pads Connect the power cord to a wall outletConnect the FM/AM antennas Setting the time When carrying this system4 3,5 Hooking up the systemTips Presetting radio stations6 1 2 Presetting radio stations Connecting optional AV componentsConnecting audio components Connecting a super woofer speaker Connecting a VCRConnecting an MD deck for analog recording Connecting outdoor antennas Connecting optional AV componentsFM antenna AM antennaPlaying a CD Normal playPress § OPEN/CLOSE and place up to two CDs on the disc tray Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttonsPlaying a CD Do thisTo stop recording Recording a CDCD Synchro Recording Preset Tuning Listening to the radioTo listen to non-preset radio stations Recording from the radioPress r Playing a tapeRecording from the Radio Press § Eject and insert a recorded tape in deck a or B Press ·Recording from a tape High-speed DubbingPress High Speed Dubbing To stop dubbingUsing the CD display To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly Repeat PlayTo cancel Shuffle Play Playing the CD tracks in random orderShuffle Play To select a desired CDTo cancel Program Play Programming the CD tracks„ 5 7 Program PlayTo cancel Non Stop Play Playing CDs without interruptionProgramming the CD tracks Non Stop Play/Applause MixRecording on a tape manually Start playing the source to be recordedProgram Edit Recording a CD by specifying track order10 12 To cancel Program Edit Selecting tape length automaticallyPress on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side a To check the orderLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDLoop FlashWave Using the drum padsWaving the equalizer Using the beat function To cancel the beatTo change the beat volume To change the speedAdjusting the sound For a powerful sound GrooveTo listen through the headphones To reinforce bass DbfbUse the jog dial to select the preset you desire To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or Game to select a menuTo change the equalizer display Adjusting the audio emphasisAdjusting the graphic equalizer Adjusting the Audio Emphasis Turn the jog dial to adjust levelRepeat steps 2 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Activating the surround effectTo call up the personal file Making a personal audio emphasis filePersonal file Switching the Speaker Formation Normal modeWhisper mode Sonic formationLink mode Front only modeAdjusting the microphone echo Middle Eastern Model only When you are doneSinging along Karaoke 21,5Sleep Timer Falling asleep to music4,5,6,7,8 Wake-up TimerWaking up to music Timer-recording radio programs To check the settingTo cancel the timer operation 3,4,5Timer-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 General TroubleshootingPrecautions Speakers CD PlayerTuner TroubleshootingTape Deck Specifications Amplifier sectionCD player section Tape player sectionGeneral SpecificationsSpeaker Index