Sony MHC-GN1000D Operating Instructions Manual page 84

Tape deck
The tape does not record or playback, or there
is a decrease in sound level.
• The tape heads are dirty (see "Cleaning the tape
heads" on page 88).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 88).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 88).
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 88).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 88).
The tape does not record.
• No tape is loaded. Load a tape.
• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 87).
• The tape has reeled to the end.
When you press . or >, "Not in Use"
flashes in the display.
• The system does not have AMS (Automatic
Music Sensor) function. This is not a malfunction.
The recorded sound has echo effect.
• Before you start recording, press FLANGER and
DELAY repeatedly until the FLANGER and
DELAY indicators light off.
• (FST-ZX100D/LBT-ZX100D/FST-ZX80D/
LBT-ZX80D only)
Before you start recording, press CHORUS
repeatedly until the CHORUS indicator lights off.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item "There is no sound."
(page 79) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 76) while
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
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If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures or other
troubles not described above
occur, reset the system as
follows:
Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
1
Unplug the power cord.
2
Plug the power cord back in.
3
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4
Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time.
"COLD RESET" appears in the display.
The system is reset to the factory settings except
for DVD settings. You should set the settings
you made, such as the preset stations, clock and
timer.
To return the DVD setup to the
default settings*, perform reset
as follows:
1
Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.
2
V v
Press or repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
3
V v
Press or repeatedly to select
"RESET", then press ENTER.
4
V v
Press or repeatedly to select
"YES", then press ENTER
It takes a few seconds to complete. Do not
press ?/1 when resetting the system.
* Except for Parental Control settings
Notes
• (FST-ZX100D/LBT-ZX100D/MHC-GN1000D
only)
Turn off the subwoofer before you reset the system.
• (FST-ZX80D/LBT-ZX80D only)
If you have connected an optional subwoofer, turn
off the subwoofer before you reset the system.