Trouble Shooting

Cause

Remedy

High-frequency sounds are	• A tape recorded with Dolby NR is
emphasized.	being played back with DOLBY NR
	set to OFF.

•Set DOLBY NR to the same position as was used for recording.

The sounds from previous recordings are still on the tape with new recordings.

• The tape heads are dirty.

• Clean the tape heads.

The sound is distorted.	• The recording level is too high.
	• The original signal was distorted.
	• The heads are dirty.

•Turn down REC LEVEL and re-record.

•Replace the original recording source.

•Clean the tape heads.

There is too much noise.

• Poor-quality tape is being used.	• Use a better-quality tape.
• There is a faulty connection.	• Check all connections.
• Recording level is too low.	• Turn up REC LEVEL and re-record.
• The tape heads are dirty.	• Clean the tape heads.

ASMS does not operate properly. • Blanks between selections are less than 4 seconds long.

•Use tapes with blanks of 4 seconds or more between selections.

The system remote control does • The control cord is not connected.	• Properly connect the control cord.
not work.

CD-deck synchro recording	• The CD-deck synchro control cord is
does not work.	not connected.

• The cassette tape’s erase protection tabs are broken.

•Properly connect the control cord.

•Replace the cassette with one with unbroken tabs or cover the holes with tape.

The CD-DECK SYNCHRO stops working during CD-Deck Synchro recording.

•The end of the tape was reached during CD-Deck Synchro recording.

•After the deck entered the standby mode, more than 1 minute elapsed before the CD player resumed play.

•Replace the tape with a longer one.

•Change the disc and press CD SYNCHRO RECORD again.

RCA SCT-560 owner manual Trouble Shooting