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Troubleshooting Guide

If your unit does not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or our service organization.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

No power

• The AC input cord is disconnected.

• Connect the cord securely.

 

• The POWER switch is not pressed

• Press the POWER switch to ON.

 

completely.

 

 

 

 

No sound

• Unrecorded tape is loaded.

• Load the recorded tape.

 

• Incorrect connections.

• Make connections correctly.

 

• Incorrect operation of the amplifier.

• Operate the amplifier correctly.

 

 

 

Distorted or abnormal

• Dirty head.

• Clean the head.

sound

• Incorrect selection of the Dolby NR

• Select the corresponding Dolby NR

 

system.

system or OFF.

 

• The tape is stretched or wrinkled.

• Replace the tape.

 

 

 

Vibrating sound

• Dirty capstans or pinch rollers.

• Clean the capstans or pinch rollers.

 

• The tape is irregularly wound.

• Wind the tape by advancing or

 

 

rewinding rapidly.

 

 

 

Too noisy

• Magnetized head.

• Demagnetize the head.

 

• Poor connections.

• Check the connections and connect all

 

 

cords securely.

 

 

 

Norecording

• The tabs have been removed.

• Cover with the adhesive tape.

 

• The REC LEVEL control is set to “0”

• Set the REC LEVEL control properly.

 

• Dirty head.

• Clean the head.

 

 

 

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Sherwood D-480 operating instructions Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Remedy

D-480 specifications

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