Troubleshooting (continued)
Tape Player
Symptom | Remedy |
The tape does not move when you | • Close the cassette compartment securely. |
press an operation button. |
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The REC rbutton does not | • Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is |
function/The tape does not play. | in place. |
| • Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to |
| CD, AM or FM. |
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The tape does not erase completely. | • Clean the erasing heads (see page 23.) |
| • 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. |
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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 |
quality is poor. | (See page 23). |
| • Demagnetize the heads using a |
| demagnetizer (see page 23). |
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The sound is distorted. | • The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV |
| (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I |
| (normal) tape only. |
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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