Tape deck

The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or dropout.

Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for details (page 25).

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this function is not available on the European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models). You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode.

Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval.

1Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the system.

2While holding down TUNING – , press

/.

All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.

To improve tuner reception

Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function. By default, CD power is turned on. You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode.

Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player power.

1Press CD to select the CD function.

2Press /to turn off the system.

3After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press /while holding down .

“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD player power turned off, disc access time is increased. To turn on CD player power, repeat the procedure until “CD POWER ON” appears.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory settings. You cannot reset the system to factory settings in Power Saving Mode. Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings.

1Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then turn on the system.

2Press ,  , and DISC 1 at the same time.

All user-configured settings, such as preset radio stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

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MHC-RG59)S/RG490S/RG290/RG190, MHC-GX470 specifications

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