Sony TC-K850ES Operating Instructions Manual page 15

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The following trouble checks will help you correct the most common problems encountered with your tape deck. Should
any problems persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Before proceeding with these
trouble checks, first check these basic points:
e The power cord is firmly connected.
© Amplifier connections are firmly made.
¢ Heads, capstans and pinch rollers are clean.
* The amplifier controls and switches are set correctly.
Function buttons and tape transport problems
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
The function buttons do not activate. Cassette holder is not fully closed. Close the holder completely.
Cassette is not properly inserted.
Insert cassette correctly.
Button pressed immediately after
power was turned on.
Wait until blinking of #1 indicator
stops,
Playback or recording begins when
the power is turned on.
The TIMER switch is not set to OFF. Set the TIMER switch to OFF.
@ button does not activate.
(@ indicator does not light up.)
No cassette in the holder.
Insert a cassette.
Tab has been removed from the
cassette.
Cover the hole with plastic tape
(page 8).
Tape stops before being fully
rewound.
Excessively loud tape transport noise
during fast winding.
The cassette holder will not close.
Tape is slack.
Take up the tape slack.
Cassette shell is deformed. Use another cassette.
The Memory function is activated.
This depends on the cassette used
and is not a problem.
The power has been turned off while
the cassette holder is open.
Press the MEMORY button to
deactivate the function.
Turn the power on and close the
cassette holder.
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