Symptom
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The r/P 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.
The timer does not operate.
Remedy
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
• Insert the tape properly and close the tape
compartment securely.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones.
• Make sure the safety tab of the tape in the tape
compartment is in place.
• Press p on the TAPE section to switch the
function of the player to "TAPE".
• Clean the erasing heads (see page 45).
• 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 tape in the tape
compartment is in place.
• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See
page 45).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 45).
• The tape player can be paused during recording
only.
• Make sure the time on the clock is correct.
• Replace all the batteries in the player including
the back-up batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
• Check to see if the AC power had been cut off.
• Make sure the tape has not wound to the end.
• Make sure the t (clock) indication is displayed.
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Additional Information
43
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