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Symptom
Cassette door will not open
Cannot record
Sound is muffled or previous recording
is still audible underneath new one
Sound is unnaturally bright
Music search does not work
Remedy
• If the power cord was disconnected during playback or recording, the cassette door
will not open—plug the power cord back in.
• Check that the cassette still has it's erase-protect tabs intact, or that they are
covered with self-adhesive tape, etc. (p.8)
• Clean the tape heads using a head cleaning cassette, or head cleaning kit.
• Check that you are not using a Type IV (metal) tape. Always use Type I (normal)
or Type II (CrO2) tapes.
• If the recording was not made with Dolby NR switched on, check that Dolby NR is
switched off during playback. (p.46)
• If the recording was made with Dolby NR switched on, check that Dolby NR is also
switched on during playback. (p.46)
• The spaces between songs may be too short for music search to work. (p.45–46)
• Make sure that the tape is playing when using music search—it will not work
from stop mode.
Tape Deck
Tuner
Sound is distorted or noisy
Sound is in mono only
Timer does not work
Remote control does not operate the
unit
• Check that the antenna are connected properly. (p.11)
• Experiment with the position and direction of the antenna.
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Check that the antenna is not near fluorescent light, or other electrical appliances.
• Check that the tuner is not in FM mono mode. (p.43)
• Check that the time has been set. (p.18)
• Check that you are using the remote within the usable distance and angle. (p.6)
• Check that there isn't a fluorescent light shining onto the remote sensor on the
unit.
• Replace the remote's batteries. (p.6)
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