Sony ZS-D55 Users Guide - Page 38

Troubleshooting (continued) Radio Symptom Remedy The audio is not stereo. • Press MODE until "STEREO" appears. The audio is weak or has poor quality. • Depending on the FM reception conditions, noise may be heard. • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. • Move the player away from the TV. • If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. • If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV. The tape does not move when you press an operation button. • Insert the tape properly and close the tape compartment securely. • Replace all the batteries with new ones. The z/X button does not function/The tape does not play. • Make sure the safety tab of the tape in the tape compartment is in place. • Press x on the TAPE section to switch the function of the player to "TAPE". The tape does not erase completely. • Clean the erasing heads (see page 40). • The source which was recorded on TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using this unit is being played. Record on TYPE I (normal) tape and play. The tape does not record. • Make sure the tape is inserted properly. • Make sure the safety tab of the tape in the tape compartment is in place. The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor. • Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See page 40). • Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer (see page 40). • Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak. The tape player cannot be paused during playback. • The tape player can be paused during recording only. Tape Player 38 Additional Information