Sony CFD-S28L, CFD-S38L, CFD-S55 Tape Player

Symptom	Remedy
The tape does not move when you	• Closethetapecompartmentsecurely.
pressanoperationbutton.
The REC rbutton does not	• Makesurethesafetytabonthecassetteisin
function/The tape does not play.	place.
	• Makesure“TAPE”appearsinthedisplay.

Tape Player

The tape does not erase completely.	• Clean the erasing head (see page 32).
	• Replaceallthebatterieswithnewonesifthey
	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)tapeandplay.
The tape does not record.	• Makesurethetapeisinsertedproperly.
	• Makesurethesafetytabofthecassetteisin
	place.
The audio is weak/The audio	• Cleantheheads,pinchrollerandcapstan(see
qualityispoor.	page 32).
	• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
	(see page 32).
The sound is distorted.	• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
	tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
	only.

Timer	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.
		• Makesurethe t(clock)indicationisdisplayed.
only)	The remote does not function.	• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
		ones if they are weak.
Remote S38/S38L/S55		• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
		the remote sensor on the player.
		• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
		andtheplayer.
		• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
-		stronglightsuchasdirectsunlightor
		fluorescentlamplight.
(CFD
		• Move closer to the player when using the
		remote.

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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