Sony 190 Manual

MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1)

Tape deck

flutter or dropout.
•  Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, 

clean and demagnetize the tape heads. See 
“Precautions” for details (page 25).

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 
kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this function 
is not available on the European, Russian and 
Saudi Arabian models). You cannot change the 
AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM 
tuning interval.

1 

Tune in any AM station, and then turn off 
the system.

2 

While holding down TUNING – 



, press 

/ 



.

All the AM preset stations are erased. To 
reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat 
the procedure.

To improve tuner reception

Turn off CD player power by using the CD 
power management function. By default, CD 
power is turned on. You cannot change the 
setting in Power Saving Mode.
Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player 
power.

1 

Press CD 



 to select the CD function.

2 

Press 

/ 



 to turn off the system.

3 

After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press 

/ 



 while holding down 

 



. 

“CD POWER OFF” appears. With CD 
player power turned off, disc access time 
is increased. To turn on CD player power, 
repeat the procedure until “CD POWER 
ON” appears.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, 
reset the system to factory settings. You cannot 
reset the system to factory settings in Power 
Saving Mode. Use buttons on the unit to reset 
the system to its factory default settings.

1 

Disconnect and reconnect the power 
cord, and then turn on the system.

2 

Press 

,  



, and DISC 1 



 at the 

same time.

All user-configured settings, such as preset 
radio stations, timer, and the clock, are 
deleted.