Cassette Deck

The tape does not record.

•The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 59).

•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 (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 59).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59).

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

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 59).

Noise increases, or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59).

After pressing N (n) or Z, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically.

•The cassette tape has not inserted correctly.

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display).

•Adjust the antenna.

•The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in

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

1While holding down DIGITAL, press

DISPLAY.

2Press ?/1 to turn on the power.

The system is reset to the factory settings except for DVD settings. All the settings other than DVD settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You should set them again.

Self-diagnosis function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a five- character service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and digits appears on the screen. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:00

First three

Cause and/or Corrective

characters of

Action

the service

 

number

 

 

 

C 13

The disc is dirty

 

, Clean the disc with a soft

 

cloth (page 58).

 

 

C 31

The disc is not inserted correctly.

 

, Re-insert the disc correctly.

Information Additional

stereo.

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

E XX

(XX is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the system has performed the self- diagnosis function.

,Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5-character service number.

Example: E 61 10

63

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB