Sony LBT-XB3S Operating Instructions Manual page 39

Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• No tape is in the cassette holder.
• The tab has been removed from the
cassette (see page 37).
• 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 page
37).
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
Clean them (see page 37).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
missing.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page
37).
Tuner
Severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or
"STEREO" flashes in the display.
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect
an external antenna.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press STEREO/MONO so "STEREO"
appears in the display.
If other problems not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press GROOVE, ENTER, and DISC 1 at the
same time.
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