Technics RS-BR465

HSIT9NI
Troubleshooting
Guide
Before
requesting
service
for
this
unit,
check
the
chart
below
for
a
possible
cause
of
the
problem
you
are
experiencing.
Some
simple
checks
or
a
minor adjustment on your part may
eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
lf
you
are
in
doubt
about
some
of
the
check
points,
or
if
the
remedies
indicated
in
the
chart
do
not
solve
the
problem,
refer
to
the
directory
of
Authorized
Service
Centers
(enclosed
with
this
unit)
to
locate
a
convenient
service
center,
or
consult
your
dealer
for
instructions.
Probable
cause(s)
Suggested
remedy
While usinc
Tape moves
heard.
but no sound is
the tape deck
The volume control of the amplifier is set to its
minimum position.
¢ Adjust the volume control to the desired level.
The input selector of the amplifier is not set to the
“tape” position.
®Set to the “tape” positon.
“LINE IN” and “LINE OUT” stereo connection
cables have been connected in reverse.
Connect them properly.
Distorted sound.
The recording level is too high.
Select the appropriate recording level while recording.
Previously recorded sound
has not been erased.
Erase head is dirty.
®Clean the head.
Sound output is hoarse or
unsteady.
Heads are dirty.
Clean the heads.
Tape is damaged.
©Try operation with a new cassette: if there is no
problem with the new cassette, discard the damaged
| cassette.
Poor sound quality
(especially in the high treble
and low bass ranges).
The correct Dolby noise-reduction button is not set.
®Set it to the correct position.
Sound is low, poor tone,
intermittent sound, noise.
Recording is not possible.
High-pitched noise
(“howling”) is heard while a
Heads, capstan and/or pinch roller are dirty or tape
is damaged.
No safety tab on cassette tape.
The microphone is being used too close to the
speakers.
microphone is being used.
®Clean the heads, capstan and/or pinch roller, or trya
new cassette.
The
recording
level
control
is
at
the
0"
position.
Select
the
appropriate
recording
level.
Block up the hole by adhering a piece of cellophane
tape to the area where the safety tab was broken out.
Use the microphone farther away from the speakers
or decrease the volume level.