Sony TC-S1 - For Your Information; Precautions; Troubleshooting Guide

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Precautions
If you have any questions or problems
connecting your stereo system, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On safety
¢ Should any solid object or liauid fall into
the component, unplug the stereo system
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
Unplug the system from the wall outlet
(mains) if it is not to be used for an
extended period of time. To disconnect
the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
e AC power cord must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On operation
When the system is not used, turn off the
power to conserve energy and to extend the
useful life of your system.
Caution on adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening
to a portion with very low level inputs or
no audio signals. If you do, the speakers
may be damaged when a peak level portion
is played.
Troubleshooting
Guide
If you run into any problem using the
stereo, use the following check list. After
first checking that:
e The power cord is connected firmly.
¢ The speakers are connected correctly and
firmly.
e The head, capstans and pinch rollers are
clean.
e The amplifier controls and switches are
correctly set.
Should any problem persist after you have
made the checks below, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Function buttons and tape transport
problems
The buttons do not work.
> The cassette tray is not fully
closed.
> The cassette is not properly
inserted.
> You pressed the button
immediately after turning on the
power. Wait until the Ml indicator
stops flashing.
Playback or recording begins when
the power is turned on.
> The TIMER selector is not set to
OFF.
The tape does not record.
> No tape in the cassette tray.
> The tab has been removed from
the cassette.
~» The tape has reeled to the end.
Excessively loud tape transport noise
during fast winding.
~ This noise is caused by the cassette
and is not a mechanical problem.
The cassette tray 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 & button does not function.
~ There has been a power failure or
the power cord has been
disconnected. Reconnect the
power.
Recording and playback problems
The tape does not record nor
playback or there is a decrease in
sound level.
> The heads are dirty. Clean them.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up
on the record /playback heads.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or
the sound drops out.
~ The capstans or pinch rollers are
contaminated.
The tape does not erase completely.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up
on the record/playback heads.
Noise increase or the high
frequencies are erased.
> Magnetic deposits have built-up
on the record/playback heads.
Unbalanced tone in high frequencies.
> Improper setting of the Dolby NR.
> The system is placed near a
television set.
The specified selection cannot be
located even when AMS is on.
> There is noise in the space before
the selection.
> The space before the selection is
less than four seconds long.
> The <4 (or PP) button was
pressed immediately before the
beginning of the following
selection.
Chapter 5: For Your Information