Sony MHC-MG110 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 34

Messages, Tape Deck, Tuner

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Troubleshooting (continued) Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette. (see "To save a tape permanently" on page 31). • The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty (see "Cleaning the tape heads" on page 32). • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 32). The tape does not erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 32). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. • The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see "Cleaning the tape heads" on page 32). Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 32). After pressing n N (or N on the remote) or Z, there is a mechanical noise, "EJECT" appears, and the system enters standby mode automatically. • The tape was not loaded correctly. Tuner There is severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display). • Adjust the antenna. • The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. • The supplied FM antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully. • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that "STEREO" appears. If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: 1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Plug the power cord back in. 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press x, CLEAR, and DISPLAY at the same time. The system is reset to the factory settings. All the settings you made are cleared. Be sure to restore all necessary settings. Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. NO DISC • There is no CD in the disc slot. OVER • You have reached the end of the CD. 34

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
•
No tape in the cassette holder.
•
The tab has been removed from the cassette. (see
“To save a tape permanently” on page 31).
•
The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there is a
decrease in sound level.
•
The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 32).
•
The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
The tape does not erase completely.
•
The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
•
The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 32).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
•
The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
After pressing
n
N
(or
N
on the remote) or
Z
, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT”
appears, and the system enters standby mode
automatically.
• The tape was not loaded correctly.
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
•
Adjust the antenna.
•
The signal strength is too weak. Connect the
external antenna.
•
The supplied FM antenna receives signals along
its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
•
Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
•
Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
•
Try turning off surrounding electrical
equipments.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
•
Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO”
appears.
If other troubles not described above
occur, reset the system as follows:
1
Unplug the power cord.
2
Plug the power cord back in.
3
Press
?/1
to turn on the system.
4
Press
x
, CLEAR, and DISPLAY at the
same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made are cleared. Be sure to
restore all necessary settings.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
NO DISC
•
There is no CD in the disc slot.
OVER
•
You have reached the end of the CD.