Sony DHC-MDX10 Operating Instructions Manual page 87

Tape Deck Tuner
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 82).
• 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 83).
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
83)+
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback
heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
83).
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 83).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record / playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
"Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page
83).
After pressing I_ (-.9t) 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.
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 REPEAT STEREO/MONO so that
"MONO" disappears.
If other troubles not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
1 Press II, ENTER/YES, and I/_ at the
same time.
2 Unplug the power cord.
3 Plug the power cord back in.
4 Press I / _ to turn on the power.
The unit is reset to factory settings. All the
settings you made, such as the preset stations,
clock, and timer are cleared. You should set
them again.
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