Sony FST-ZX8, LBT-ZX8, ZX6 38GB, Tuner, Tape deck, The tape does not record, The tape does not erase completely, A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo

The disc title, album title, track title, ID3 tag and the CD-TEXT characters do not appear properly.

•Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.

•The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.

•The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows.

–Upper cases (A to Z)

–Lower cases (a to z)

–Number (0 to 9)

–Symbols (< > *, – / [ ] \ _)

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

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 41).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See “Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not record.

•The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 41).

•The tape has reeled to the end.

Tuner

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

•Set the proper band and frequency (page 16).

•Connect the antenna properly (page 9).

•Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna.

•The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.

•Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.

•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

•Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage function (page 17).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.

Tape deckThe tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.

•The tape heads are dirty. (See “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 41).

•The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See “Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetised. (See “Demagnetising the tape heads” on page 41).

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles does not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

Use buttons on the system for the operation.

1Unplug the power cord.

2Plug the power cord back in.

3Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

4Press x (TAPE B), TUNER ENTER and ?/1 at the same time.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.

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