JVC TD-W354 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Cassette Loading and Tape Movement Issues; Sound and Recording Issues; Erasing and Speed Issues

TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears to be trouble is not always real trouble. Make
sure first....
1. Cassette cannot be loaded.
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Is the cassette positioned correctly?
2. When PLAY button is pressed, tape does not move.
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Is the tape too loosely wound?
3. Tape runs, but no sound is heard.
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Are all connections properly and securely made?
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Is the MONITOR switch of the stereo amplifier set to the
TAPE position?
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Is the VOLUME control of the stereo amplifier set to MIN?
4. Sound quality is poor.
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Is the DOLBY NR button set to the right setting?
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Is the head section dirty?
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Is the record/playback head magnetized?
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Is the tape worn out?
5. Recording cannot be performed.
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Are the safety tabs of cassette tape broken?
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Are all connections properly and securely made?
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Is the head section dirty?
6. Previous recording is not completely erased.
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Is the erase head dirty?
7. Since tape speed is irregular, wow and flutter occur.
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Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
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Is the tape rewound too tight?
8. MUSIC SCAN operation does not function properly.
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Are the non-recorded sections too short (3 sec. or less),
or do they contain high level noise or hum?
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