Tape Deck - Sony MHC-V818 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 57).
•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 58).
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
58).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
58).
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 58).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
58).
After pressing ( (9) or §, there is a
mechanical noise, "EJECT" appears in the
display, and the unit enters standby mode
automatically.
• The cassette tape was not inserted
correctly. Eject the tape and turn the
power back on.
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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.
3 Press p, ENTER/NEXT, and
same time.
4 Press
to turn on the power.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made, such as the preset
stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You
should set them again.
at the