A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

Press FM MODE (or STEREO/MONO for MHC- GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)) until “MONO” disappears.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.

The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 30).

The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 30).

The tape does not erase completely.

The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 30).

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

The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (page 30).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 30).

The tape does not record.

No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.

The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 30).

The tape has wound to the end.

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:

1Disconnect the power cord.

2Reconnect the power cord.

3Press x, GROOVE and ?/1 at the same time.

4Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.

Messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.

CD/MP3

NO DISC

There is no disc in the player.

OVER

You have reached the end of the disc while pressing

Mduring playback or pause.

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