If you think that there is something wrong with this cassette deck, make the checks listed below before contacting a repair service. In some cases the problem may lie with another component. Check all components.
If the problem cannot be solved with any of the following checks, contact your nearest TEAC authorized service center or your dealer for help.
Cannot switch on the power.
eCheck the connection to the AC power supply. Check and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that, if it is, the switch is turned on. Make sure there is power to the AC outlet by plugging another item such as a lamp or fan into the outlet.
No sound
eCheck the connection to the amplifier. eCheck the amplifier settings.
The remote control does not work. eCheck that the deck is powered on.
eIf the batteries have run out, replace both batteries.
eIf there are obstacles between the deck and remote control, remove them. Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the deck from a distance of less than 5 meters.
eIf the remote sensor of the deck is exposed to direct sunlight or very bright light, the remote control may not work. If this is the case, use the control buttons of the deck itself instead.
Noisy playback
eKeep away from equipment that generates a magnetic field, such as a TV or microwave oven.
Transport control buttons don’t work. eLoad a cassette tape if not loaded. eIf a cassette tape is loaded, reinsert it.
The cassette compartment does not close.
eThe cassette is not properly loaded. Reinsert it.
Poor sound quality eClean the heads.
eCheck that the Dolby NR switch is set to the same position as when recording was made.
Cannot record.
eIf the erasure prevention tabs on top of the cassette are broken off, cover the holes using pieces of adhesive tape.
eCheck the connection to the amplifier and to the source equipment.
eSet the amplifier input/output selectors correctly. eCheck the recording level setting.
Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow.
eCheck the pitch control setting.
Auto reverse does not occur
eSet the REV MODE switch to “j” or “p”.
eIf the REV MODE switch is set to “j”, start playback from the tape side facing you (side “A”).
Synchro reverse dubbing is not possible.
eSet the REV MODE switch to the “j” position. eLoad cassettes into both decks.
eSet the tape transport direction to y on both decks.
Continuous play/record is not possible.
eSet the REV MODE switch to the “p” position. eLoad cassettes into both decks.
eTo make a continuous recording, start with TAPE I.
This cassette deck operates on a delicate microcomputer and there may be occasions when the deck does not function as expected because of external noise or interference. Problems you encounter on such occasions may be cured by turning off the power, waiting for 1 minute or more, then turning the power back on.
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