Sony TC-FX211 - Page 12

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The
following
trouble
checks
will
help
you
correct
the
most
Before
proceeding
with
these
trouble
checks,
verify
that:
common
problems
encountered
with
your
tape
deck.
*
The
power
cord
is
firmly
connected.
Should
any
problems
persist
after
you
have
made
these
«
Amplifier
connections
are
firmly
made.
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. + 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.
The
cassette
holder
is
not
fully
closed.
Close
the
holder
completely.
The
@
button
does
not
activate.
There
is
no
cassette
in
the
holder.
Insert
a
cassette.
A
tab
has
been removed
from
the
Cover
the slot
with
tape
(page
9).
cassette.
Automatic shut-off mechanism The cassette shell is deformed. Use another cassette.
activates before the tape comes to its
end.
Excessively loud tape transport noise This noise is caused by the cassette
during
fast
winding.
and
does
not
signify
a
mechanical
_
problem.
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Symptom Cause Remedy
Recording
or
playback
cannot
be
The
heads
are
either
dirty
or
Clean
or
demagnetize
the
heads
made or there is a decrease in sound magnetized. (page 10).
level.
Improper connection. Make connections properly (page 5).
improper setting of the amplifier Set the amplifier controls to the
controls. appropriate positions.
Excessive
wow,
flutter
or
drop-out.
The
head,
capstan
or
pinch
roller
is
Clean
in
accordance
with
instructions
dirty.
on
page
10.
Incomplete erasure. The erasing head is dirty. Clean the erasing head (page 10).
Increased noise or poor reproduction The heads are magnetized. Demagnetize the heads (page 10).
in high frequencies.
Unbalanced
tone
in
high
frequencies.
Improper
setting
of
the
DOLBY
NR
During
playing
back,
set
the
buttons
to
buttons.
the same
position
used
in
recording.
The
unit
is placed
near
a
television set.
Move
the
unit
away
from
the television
set.
Symptom Cause Remedy
Hum
noise.
The
unit
is
stacked
on
or
under
the
Separate
the
unit.
amplifier.
Noise
is
recorded.
The
recording
was
made
near
Move
the
unit
away
from
the
television
equipment such as a television set or a set or color monitor.
color monitor, and interference has
affected the recording on the tape and
the Dolby NR system.
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