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Troubleshooting (continued)
Tape DeckThe 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 32).
•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 32).
•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
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 32).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
Tuner
There is 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.
SpeakersSound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
•Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
Sound lacks bass.
•Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
connected correctly.
CD/VIDEO CD PlayerThere is no picture.
•Check that the player is connected securely.
•Make sure you operate the TV correctly.
•Make sure you set the color system correctly,
according to your TV (color) system.
•Press CD.
The CD tray does not close.
•The CD is not placed properly.
The CD will not play.
•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.
•The CD is dirty.
•The CD is loaded label side down.
•There is moisture on the CD.
Play does not start from the first track.
•The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or
“SHUFFLE” disappears.