Sony TC-D5M Bedienungsanleitung Seite 17

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should any problem occur with the set, make the
following simple tests to determine whether or not
servicing is required.
If the problem persists after you have made these
tests, consult the nearest Sony Service Station autho-
rized to service tape recorders (in the U.S.A.) or
nearest Sony dealer (in other countries) for further
information.
FUNCTION BUTTONS AND TAPE TRANSPORT
PROBLEMS
The RECORD button cannot be depressed.
® No cassette in the cassette compartment.
@ The cassette inserted has had the tabs removed.
See page 13.
@ The FWD, FF, or REW button has been depressed.
The FWD button cannot be locked.
® The tape is completely wound onto the right reel.
The EJECT button cannot be depressed.
@ The FWD button is depressed. —» Press the STOP
button to release the FWD button.
Tape running noise is loud in fast forward or rewind
mode.
@ This situation depends upon the cassette used and
not a problem.
RECORDING AND PLAYBACK PROBLEMS
Recording or playback cannot be made or is unsatis-
factory.
@ Dirty heads. See page 14.
®@® improper connection. See page 8.
@ Improper setting of the amplifier controls.
@ When the microphones are connected, the recording
from the LINE IN jacks cannot be made.
@ The MIC ATT switch is set at 20 dB.
Tape does not move.
® Battery operation is attempted while the ac power
cord or car battery cord is connected to the recorder
but not to the wall outlet or the cigarette lighter
socket.
®@ Incorrect polarity of batteries.
@ Weak batteries.
® The PAUSE button is locked.
Tape speed is too slow.
® Weak batteries.
Weak or distorted sound.
@ Weak batteries.
Sound drop-outs, loss of high frequencies, or exces-
sive noise.
® Dirty heads. See page 14.
@® Magnetized heads. See page 14.
Poor tone quality tape playback.
® Improper setting of the TAPE SELECT switch.
@® Improper setting of the DOLBY NR switch. If a cas-
sette is recorded with the switch set to ON, play back
with it at ON. If recorded with the switch to OFF, play
back at OFF.
No sound from the built-in speaker.
@® The headphones are plugged in.
® The MONITOR LEVEL control is turned down com-
pletely.
No sound from the headphones.
@ The MONITOR LEVEL contro! is turned down com-
pletely.
Unsatisfaciory erasing.
®@ Dirty erase head. See page 14.
Excessive wow and flutter or drop out.
® Contamination of the capstan or pinch roller.
HOWLING OR HUM NOISE |
Oscillation occurs when trying to record from micro-
phones.
@ The microphone is too near the speakers connected
to the amplifier. Move the microphone away from the
speakers or reduce the amplifier volume.
Hum noise
@® The recorder is stacked on the amplifier or tuner, or
near the ac power adapter.
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