Sony TC-150 - Section 3: Electrical Adjustments; Precautions and Tape Speed Adjustment

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
AC Power Adaptor AC -9W (for USA model)
AC-9 (for Canadian model)
Rechargeable Battery P ack BP-28
Car B atte ry Cord DCC-127H
Dynamic Microphone F-27 F- 27S (S type has a remote stop start
swi tch)
Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-16. ECM-200 , ECM-200S
Remote Control RM-15
Foot Switch FS-6
Telephone Pickup TP- 5S (not available 1n Canada)
Connecting Cord RK-64H
Connecting Cord RK-69H
Cassette Eraser BE-7H
Continued trouble-free operation of any tape recorder 1s dependent
on the quality of the cassettes used 111 conjuction w i th it. The use
of Sony casset1es is recommended for high quality recordings and
trouble-free operation .
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should any trouble occur with the TC-150 , make the following
simple tests to determine whethe r or not servicing is required .
If the trouble persists after you have made these tests consu lt the
nearest Sony dealer for further informat i on
Cassette cannot be inserted .
• Cassette
is being inserted improperly See page 9
• The ► button rs depressed
The REC button cannot be depressed .
•
No cassette in the Cassette Compartment .
•
The protective tabs have been removed from the c asse11e See
page 11 .
• The ► - . or ◄◄ button is depressed
The REC or ► button cannot be locked.
• T he tape is completely wound onto the right reel.
The tape does not move.
• Incorrect polarity of batteries .
•
Weak batter ies.
•
The ac power adaptor is not connected (on ac operation).
• The ac power adaptor is connected to the set (on battery opera-
tion) .
•
The I nstant Stop Switch is set to STOP.
•
The external m i crophone is connected with the remote switch
on the microphone OFF.
No sound from the speaker .
•
The earphone is plugged 111 .
• The PB VOL control is turned down completely .
Weak or distorted sound.
• W eak batteries .
Sound drop -o uts or excessive noise .
•
Dirty heads. See page 16
• Magnetized head See page 16.
Tape speed is too slow.
• Weak batteries.
Recording cannot be m ade or is uns atisfacto ry .
•
Improper procedure or connection . See page 13
• Weak batteries .
•
Dirty Record Playback Head. See page 16.
Unsatisfactory erasing .
•
Dirty Erase Head. See page 16.
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