Sony PMC-DR50L Stereo System User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
The audio is not stereo.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
The station name does not appear in
the display though you are listening
to an FM programme.
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The z/X button does not function/
The tape does not play.
The tape does not erase completely.
The tape does not record.
The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.
The tape player cannot be paused
during playback.
Remedy
Move the player away from the TV.
If you are using the remote while listening to
MW/LW radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable.
Press PLAY MODE•MONO/ST ISS on the
player until “STEREO” appears.
If you are listening to an FM programme near
the TV with an indoor aerial, move the player
away from the TV.
The RDS function of this player will not be
activated if the station you are tuning in does
not provide RDS services.
Close the cassette compartment securely.
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
Press x on the TAPE section to switch the
function of the player to “TAPE”.
Clean the erase head (see page 58).
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.
Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans
(see page 58).
Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 58).
The tape player can be paused during recording
only.
Tape Player
Radio