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The following trouble checks will help you correct the most
common problems encountered with your tape deck.
Should any problems persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting Guide
Before proceeding with these trouble checks, verify that:
•The power cord is firmly connected.
•The amplifier connections are firmly made.
•The heads, capstan and pinch roller are clean.
•The amplifier controls and switches are correctly set.
Symptom
The function buttons do not work.
The r button does not work.
The automatic shut-off mechanism
operates before the end of the tape.
Excessively loud tape transport noise
during fast winding.
Cause
The cassette holder is not fully closed.
The cassette is not properly inserted.
You press the button immediately after
turning on the power.
There is no cassette in the holder.
The record-protect tab has been
removed from the cassette.
The tape is slack.
The cassette shell is deformed.
The Memory Play function is on.
This noise is caused by the cassette
and is not a mechanical problem.
Remedy
Close the holder completely.
Insert the cassette correctly.
Wait until the P indicator stops
flashing.
Insert a cassette.
Cover the hole with tape (page 12).
Take up the tape slack.
Use another cassette.
Press the MEMORY button to turn off
the function.
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Function Buttons and Tape Transport Problems