Sony LBT-G1300 manual Troubleshooting, Cleaning the tape heads, Demagnetizing the tape heads

Page 23

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty

—the sound is distorted

—there is a decrease in sound level

—the sound drops out

—the tape does not erase completely

—the tape does not record

Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following check list.

First, check that the AC power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

There is no sound.

•Rotate VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected.

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

continued

23

LBT-G1/LBT-G1300. 3-859-546-52. EN

Page 22 Page 24
Image 23
Page 22 Page 24
Contents Compact-Hi-Fi Stereo System Information TableofContents Connect the speakers HookingupthesystemInserting two R03 size AAA batteries into the remote Settingthe timeConnect the AC power cord to a wall outlet Connect the FM/AM antennasTo light up the display Presetting RadiostationsSetting the time To check the clock when the power is onTo listen to the sound of a turntable Connectingoptional AVcomponentsand outdoorantennasTo tune in a station with a weak signal To change the preset numberAM antenna Connecting optional AV components and outdoor antennasFM antenna Basic Operations PlayingaCDPress ¤and place a CD on the disc tray Press áPPress ¤ RecordingaCDPress p6 and insert a blank tape into deck a Press ¤ and insert a CD on the disc trayListeningtotheradio Preset TuningPress Preset + or to tune in the desired preset station To listen to non-preset radio stationsPress r Recording from the radioPress á Playing a tapePress p6 and insert a recorded tape Deck a or B Press TapePress Pon deck a Press r on deck a Recordingfromatape3 5 2 DubbingRepeat Play To cancel Repeat PlayPlayingtheCDtracks repeatedly Shuffle Play To cancel Shuffle PlayPlayingtheCDtracks inrandomorder ProgrammingtheCD tracksMusic Scan To cancel music scanPlayingonlythe beginningofeachtrack Press ±or -0 to select a trackProgram Edit To cancel Program EditRecordingaCDby specifyingtrackorder To cancel the Preset Equalizer AdjustingthesoundSelectingthePreset Equalizermenu To select the sound characteristicWakinguptomusic Sleep TimerWake-up Timer FallingasleeptomusicTo cancel the timer operation Press Timer ModePress Power to turn off the power To check the settingPrecautions Demagnetizing the tape heads TroubleshootingCleaning the tape heads Troubleshooting Specifications General SpecificationsDbfb IndexLBT-G1/LBT-G1300 -859-546-52. EN
Top Page Image Contents