Troubleshooting (continued)
SymptomRemedy
The audio is weak or has poor quality.
•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
Radio
Tape Player
Timer
| • Move the player away from the TV. |
The picture of your TV becomes | • If you are listening to an FM program near the |
unstable. | TV with an indoor antenna, move the player |
| away from the TV. |
The tape does not move when you | • Close the tape compartment securely. |
press an operation button. |
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The REC z button 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.
The tape does not erase completely. • Clean the erasing head (see page 33).
•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
•The source which was recorded on TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using this unit is being played. Record on TYPE I (normal) tape and play.
The tape does not record. | • Make sure the tape is inserted properly. |
| • Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in |
| place. |
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The audio is weak/The audio | • Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see |
quality is poor. | page 33). |
The sound is distorted. | • Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer |
| (see page 33). |
| • The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) |
| tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape |
| only. |
The timer does not operate. | • Make sure the time on the clock is correct. |
| • Check to see if the AC power had been cut off. |
| • Make sure the c (clock) indication is displayed. |
After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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