Harman Kardon TD4600 - Page 14

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This unit is designed for trouble-free operation; most
problems users encounter are due to operating errors.
So if you have a problem, first check the chart below
for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult
your authorized Harman Kardon service center.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the Problem Is:
Make Sure That:
The Display Panel does not illuminate when
the Power switch is pressed.
The power cord is plugged in securely.
The outlet is live.
No sound is heard when Play is pressed.
The tape is not blank. (Level indicators on the Display
panel will flash if sound is recorded on the tape.)
The receiver/pre-amp/integrated amplifier is on, and its
Source, Tape Monitor, and Speaker switches are set
correctly.
The tape deck is connected properly.
@ The hookup cables are unbroken.
The cassette deck does not record.
The erase-prevention tabs have not been removed from
the tape cassette.
The Input Level knob is set high enough.
The tape deck is connected properly.
The hookup cables are unbroken.
When a tape you have recorded is played
back, the sound is distorted.
The Input Level was not set too high during recording.
A Dolby NR encoded source tape was copied with the
Dolby NR and B/C properly set.
Bias Fine Trim was set correctly when recording.
The tape is not worn out.
The tape head is not dirty or magnetized (see Page 12).
When a tape you have recorded is played back,
the sound is muffled, with reduced high
frequencies.
The Dolby Noise Reduction switches were set correctly
during recording.
Bias Fine Trim and Rec Cal were set correctly when
recording.
The tape head is not dirty or magnetized (see Page 12).