Harman Kardon TD262 - Page 11

Sound is distorted.
1. Recording INPUT level has been set too high, saturating the
tape. Record again with INPUT level set lower (see
Recording a Tape, page 8).
2. The tape is worn out. Change to a new tape.
3. A Dolby-encoded tape is being reproduced with the NR
button left in its OUT (off) position.
4. The BIAS/EQUALIZATION settings do not match the
formulation of the tape being played back.
5. The cassette deck tape head is dirty or magnetized. See
page 10 for maintenance instructions.
Sound is muffled with reduced high frequencies.
1. Incorrect BIAS/EQUALIZATION setting for that particular
type of tape.
2. A tape which has not been recorded with Dolby noise
reduction encoding is being played back with the NR switch
IN (on).
3. Tape head is dirty or magnetized. See tips on maintenance
(page 10).