Troubleshooting (continued)

Tape Player

Timer

Symptom

Remedy

The tape does not move when you

• Close the cassette compartment securely.

press an operation button.

 

 

 

The z/X button does not function/

• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in

The tape does not play.

place.

 

• Make sure “TAPE” appears in the display

 

window.

 

 

The tape does not erase completely.

• Clean the erase head (see page 41).

 

• The source which was recorded on TYPE II

 

(high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using

 

this unit is being played. Record on TYPE I

 

(normal) tape and play.

 

 

The tape does not record.

• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.

 

• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in

 

place.

 

 

The audio is weak/The audio

• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans

quality is poor.

(see page 41).

 

• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer

 

(see page 41).

The timer does not operate.

• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.

 

• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.

 

• Make sure the (clock) indication is displayed.

The remote does not function.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new

 

ones if they are weak.

 

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at

 

the remote sensor on the player.

Remote

Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player.

Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.

Move closer to the player when using the remote.

The player uses a built-in micro computer for its various operations. Due to change in power supply conditions, etc., operation way sometimes become unstable. After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, press RESET at the rear with a pointed material. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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