| Symptom | Remedy | |
| The tape does not record. | • Make sure the tape is inserted properly. | |
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| • Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is | |
Player |
| in place. | |
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The audio is weak/The audio | • Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan | ||
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| quality is poor. | (see page 24). | |
Tape |
| • Demagnetize the heads using a | |
| demagnetizer (see page 24). | ||
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| The sound is distorted. | • The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV | |
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| (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I | |
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| (normal) tape only. | |
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only) | The remote does not function. | • Replace all the batteries in the remote with | |
| new ones if they are weak. | ||
Z120/Z130- |
| remote and the player. | |
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| • Make sure that you are pointing the | |
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| remote at the remote sensor on the player. | |
(CFD |
| • Remove any obstacles in the path of the | |
| • Make sure the remote sensor is not | ||
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Remote |
| exposed to strong light such as direct | |
| sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. | ||
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| • Move closer to the player when using the | |
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| remote. | |
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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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