Pioneer CT-W205R Operating Instructions - Page 15

TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom POOR SOUND QUALrrY Unstable or interrupted sound. No high frequencies. High frequencies are emphasized, Sound from previous recordings remains when rerecording a tape. Cause Remedy • The head, pinch milers end capstans ere dirty. • The tape is not uniformly wound. • A tape recorded without Dolby NR is being played back with the DOLBY NR switch in the B or C position. • The head is dirty. • A Dolby NR-encoded tape is being played back with the DOLBY NR switch in the OFF position. • The head is dirty. • Clean (see page 4}. • Completely fast-forward or rewind the tape. • Set the DOLBY NR switch to OFF. • Clean the head (see page 4). • Set DOLBY NR (B/C) switch to the same position used for recording. • Clean the head (see page 4). The sound is distorted. Too much noise. !e Recording level is too high. O The recorded signal itself is distorted. O The hoed is dirty. • Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording (see page 12). • Replace the cassette. • Clean the heed (see page 4). O High noise tape is being used. e Incomplete insertion of a connection cord. poor contact. Recording level is too low. o The head Is dirty. o The head is magnetized. • Replace the cassette. • Check connections (see page 6). • Turn REC LEVEL control up when recording (see page 12). • Clean the heed (see page 4). • Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer (see page 4). OTHERS The music search function • Blanks between selections are less than 4 seconds • Use a tape with blanks more than 4 seconds long. does not work. long. Cannot use the remote control system. • The control cord is not connected. • Connect the control cord (see page 6). Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference. To restore norms/operation, turn the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again. 15 Pn