Sony TC-K611S - Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Guide
The following trouble checks will help you correct the most
common problems encountered with your tape deck.
Should any problems persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Before proceeding with these trouble checks, verify that:
« The power cord is firmly connected.
+ Amplifier connections are firmly made.
+ Heads, capstans and pinch rollers are clean.
* The amplifier controls and switches are set correctly.
Function Buttons and Tape Transport Problems
Symptom
The function buttons do not activate.
Cause
The cassette holder is not fully closed.
Remedy
Close the holder completely.
The cassette is not properly inserted.
Insert cassette correctly.
Button was pressed immediately after
the power was turned on.
Wait until the @ indicator stops
flashing.
Playback or recording begins when the
power is turned on.
The TIMER switch is not set to OFF.
Set the TIMER switch to OFF.
The @ button does not activate.
There is no cassette in the holder.
Insert a cassette.
A tab has been removed from the
cassette.
Cover the slot with tape (page 12).
Automatic shut-off mechanism
activates before the tape comes to its
end.
The tape is slack.
Take up the tape slack.
The cassette shell is deformed.
Use another cassette.
The Memory Play function is activated.
Press the MEMORY button to
deactivate the function.
Excessively loud tape transport noise
during fast winding.
This noise is caused by the cassette
and does not signify a mechanical
problem.
The cassette holder will not close.
There has been a power failure or the
power cord has been disconnected
while the cassette holder is open.
Reconnect the power.
The & botton does not function.
There has been a power failure or the
power cord has been disconnected.
Reconnect the power.
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