Tape Deck - Sony MHC-GRX3/R300 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting (continued)

Tape Deck

The tape does not record.
•No tape in the cassette holder.
•The tab has been removed from the
cassette (see "To save a tape
permanently" on page 33).
•The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there
is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see
"Cleaning the tape heads" on page 34).
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on
page 34).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on
page 34).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see "Cleaning the tape
heads" on page 34).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on
page 34).
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Tuner
Severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or
"STEREO" flashes in the display).
•Adjust the antenna.
•The signal strength is too weak. Connect
the external antenna.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
•Press STEREO/MONO so that "STEREO"
appears.
If other troubles not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.