Sony MHC-RV20 Stereo System User Manual


 
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Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
Set the proper band and frequency (page 16).
Connect the antenna properly (page 6).
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
The supplied FM lead 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.
Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage
function (page 17).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 35).
The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 35).
The tape does not erase completely.
The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 35).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them
(page 35).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 35).
The tape does not record.
No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 35).
The tape has wound to the end.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
1 Disconnect the power cord.
2 Reconnect the power cord.
3 Press x, GROOVE and DISPLAY at the
same time.
4 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.