SymptomRemedy
Tape Player
Remote Timer
The tape does not move when you | • Closethetapecompartmentsecurely. |
pressanoperationbutton. |
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The r button does not function/ | • Makesurethesafetytabonthecassetteisin |
Thetapedoesnotplay. | place. |
| • Makesure“TAPE”appearsinthedisplay. |
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Thetapedoesnoterasecompletely. | • Clean the erasing head (see page 30). |
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The tape does not record. | • Makesurethetapeisinsertedproperly. |
| • Makesurethesafetytabofthecassetteisin |
| place. |
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The audio is weak/The audio | • Cleantheheads,pinchrollerandcapstan(see |
qualityispoor. | page 30). |
| • Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer |
| (see page 30). |
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The sound is distorted. | • The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) |
| tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape |
| only. |
The timer does not operate. | • Makesurethetimeontheclockiscorrect. |
| • Check to see if the AC power had been cut off. |
| • Makesurethe t (clock)indicationisdisplayed. |
The remote does not function. | • Makesurethatyouarepointingtheremoteat |
| theremotesensorontheplayer. |
| • Removeanyobstaclesinthepathoftheremote |
| andtheplayer. |
| • Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to |
| stronglightsuchasdirectsunlightor |
| fluorescentlamplight. |
| • Moveclosertotheplayerwhenusingthe |
| remote. |
After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the AC power cord. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug the power cord. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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