Sony MHC-GR8 manual Tape Deck, Tuner, Troubleshooting continued, The tape does not record

Troubleshooting (continued)

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 40).

•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 41).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

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 41).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 41).

Tuner

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

•Adjust the antenna.

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

A stereo FM program 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 SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER/ NEXT, and DISC 1 at the same time.

4Press POWER to turn on the power.

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