Tape Deck

The tape does not record.

•No tape in the cassette holder. •The tab has been removed from the

cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 42).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 43).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 43).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 43).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 43).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 43).

Tuner

Severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display.

•Adjust the aerial.

•The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external aerial.

A stereo FM programme cannot be received in stereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO” appears.

If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

1Unplug the power cord.

2Plug the power cord back in.

3Press FUNCTION, ENTER, and CD PLUS ONE at the same time.

The system is all reset. Restore all settings you did.

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