Sony CF-SW1000T Operating Instructions Manual page 45

Symptom
The cassette recorder is not
operating.
Playback and recording of
both sides of the cassette is
not possible.
Recording is not possible.
The timer recording
function is not operating
when the preset standby
time arrives.
A stereo-recordable source
is recorded as monaural
recording.
The sound output is poor
and drops out.
Cause
• The HOLD function is
operating.
• The batteries are not
inserted into the RADIO
BATT battery holder.
• The battery in the TAPE
BATT battery holder is
weak ("i" flashes in the
display).
• œ is pressed while
pressing p to display
"ª REV".
• The cassette tab of the tape
is broken off to prevent
accidental recording of
your important tape.
• MODE is set to RADIO.
• ST•MONO is set to
MONO.
• The tape head is dirty and
requires cleaning.
Remedy
• Slide HOLD in the
opposite direction of the
arrow so that "H" in the
display disappears.
• Insert two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the RADIO
BATT battery holder.
• Replace with a new
battery.
• Press œ while pressing
p to display "FWD ·".
• If you wish to use the tape
for recording again, cover
the opening of the broken
tab with adhesive tape.
• Set MODE to REC.
• Set ST•MONO to ST.
• Clean the tape head and
tape path (see page 42).
Additional Information
45 EN