Sony MHC-GTR88 Operating Instructions Manual page 45

There is excessive wow or flutter, or
the sound drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty
(see "Cleaning the tape heads*" and
"Demagnetizing the tape heads*" on
page 49).
Noise increases or the high
frequencies are erased.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized.
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 49).
• The tape has reeled to the end.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations
cannot be received. ("TUNED" or
"ST" flashes on the display.)
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antenna again.
• Keep the antennas away from the
speaker cords, the power cord and the
USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
• Connect a commercially available
external antenna.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the
supplied AM antenna has come off the
plastic stand.
• Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be
received in stereo.
• Press FM MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "MONO" disappears
from the display.
Meter
Meter pointer does not move.
(MHC-GTR88/MHC-GTR77/
MHC-GTR66H/MHC-GTR55 only)
• "MTR POINTER" is set to "OFF" in the
OPTIONS menu. Select other settings.
• Meter mode is set to "METER OFF".
Press METER MODE on the unit
repeatedly to select other modes.
• The headphones are connected to the
PHONES jack. Disconnect the
headphones.
Meter display is turned off.
• "MTR POINTER" and
"M-BACKLIGHT" are set to "OFF" in
the OPTIONS menu. Select other
settings.
• Meter mode is set to "METER OFF".
Press METER MODE on the unit
repeatedly to select other modes.
Meter display is flashing.
• "MTR POINTER" and
"M-BACKLIGHT" are set to "FLASH"
in the OPTIONS menu. Select other
settings.
• Meter mode is set to "EXCITE 1" or
"EXCITE 2". Press METER MODE on
the unit repeatedly to select other
modes.
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