Troubleshooting (continued)

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Symptom

Remedy

 

The tape does not move when you

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

 

press an operation button.

 

 

 

 

 

The REC rbutton does not

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in

 

function/The tape does not play.

place.

 

 

• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display.

 

 

 

Player

The tape does not erase completely.

• Clean the erasing head (see page 29.)

 

 

The tape does not record.

• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in

 

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

Tape

 

place.

The audio is weak/The audio

• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See

 

quality is poor.

page 29).

 

 

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer

 

 

(see page 29).

 

 

 

 

The sound is distorted.

• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)

 

 

tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape

 

 

only.

 

The remote does not function.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

 

 

ones if they are weak.

 

 

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at

Remote

 

the remote sensor on the player.

 

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to

 

 

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote

 

 

and the player.

 

 

strong light such as direct sunlight or

 

 

fluorescent lamp light.

 

 

• Move closer to the player when using the

 

 

remote.

Others

There is no surround effect (CFD-

• Connect two supplied surround speakers.

 

 

656 only).

 

 

 

 

The player uses a built-in micro computer for its various operations. Due to change in power supply conditions, etc., operation way sometimes become unstable. After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET at the rear with a pointed material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information

CFD-646/656.E.3-856-825-1X.U/CA

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CFD-C646, CFD-646, CFD-656 specifications

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