Technics SC-S2350 - Page 57

Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Page(s)
While listening to FM broadcasts
Hissing is heard during Modulation for the two types is different so e Reduce the treble sound by using the treble
stereo broadcasts, but not | some noise may be heard during stereo control of the receiver.
during monaural ones. broadcasts. e Changing the location and direction of the
antenna.
Excessive noise in both Antenna location and direction poor. è Use an outdoor antenna.
stereo and monaural Station is distant. e Use an antenna with more elements.
broadcasts. l
“STEREO” and “TUNED” ¡Antenna location and direction poor. e Changing the location and direction of the
indicators flicker. Station is distant. antenna.
ae ; @ Use an outdoor antenna.
Stereo
broadcasts
highly
Building
or
mountain
nearby.
e
Use
an
antenna
with
more
elements.
distorted.
Sound is distorted, Broadcast signals are being disturbed by e Relocate the antenna and the connection
“popping” noise is heard, nearby automobile traffic or airplanes. wires to a place farther away from where
and/or the volume level automobiles pass.
becomes low.
While listening to AM broadcasts
Unusual “beat” sound is
heard.
Low-pitched “hum” sound
is heard when the a station
Is tuned.
A continuous or intermittent | Interference from other appliances, e Separate this system from such appliances.
hiss is heard. fluorescent light, TVs, small motors, etc., e Install noise-prevention equipment on this
through discharge and oscillation. unit or on the electric appliance.
While using the cassette deck
Previously recorded sound | Erase head is dirty. e Clean the head. 53
has not been erased.
Sound output is hoarse or | Heads are dirty. e Clean the heads.
unsteady.
Tape
is
damaged.
e
Try
operation
with
a
new
cassette;
if
there
is
no problem with the new cassette, discard
the damaged cassette.
e Press [DOLBY NR} button.
Heads, capstan and/or pinch roller are dirty. e Clean the heads, capstan and/or pinch
roller,
Tape is damaged. e Try operation with a new tape.
There Is a lot of noise, and The heads have been magnetized. o Demagnetize the heads with a
the treble is drowned out. commercially sold magnetic eraser.
E
2
$
e
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Poor sound quality The Dolby noise-reduction function is off.
(especially in the high treble
and low bass ranges).
Sound is low, poor tone,
intermittent sound, noise.
Switch off whichever tape-to-tape recording-
speed indicator is illuminated (by pressing
the SPEED button).
Recorded sound is TV This unit is placed near a TV. e Try placing this unit further away from a TV.
noise.
Recording is not possible. | One of the tape-to-tape recording-speed
indicators is illuminated.
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