Sony hcd-461 User Manual

• A very weak FM station or a noisy FM program is received.  n

Adjust the antenna or connect an external FM antenna.

• The signal strength is too weak.  n  Adjust the antenna, connect an

external antenna or connect the ground wire.

• No tape in the cassette compartment.
• The tab has been removed from the tape. (See page 16.)  n Cover the

opening with clear tape.

• The cassette compartment is not fully closed.

• Recording/playback and erase heads are either dirty or  magnetized.

n

  Clean or demagnetize the heads. (See page 25.)

• The capstan or pinch roller is dirty. (See page 25.)

• The erase head is dirty. (See page 25.)

• Improper setting of DOLBY NR.  n  When playing  back, set the

switch to the same position used in recording.

• No disc in the CD section.
• The unit is in the pause mode.  n  Press · or P to release pause.
• Moisture condensation.  n  Leave the unit turned on for about an

hour.

• The disc is set upside down.  n  Set the disc with the label side up.
• The disc is tilted.  n  Set the disc correctly.
• The disc is extremely dirty.

• The internal control program did not run.  n  Turn off the power and

turn it on again.

Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the connection and operating procedures.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

STEREO indicator blinks.

Severe hum or noise.

The r button does not activate.

Function buttons do not activate.

Recording or playback is not possible, or there is
decrease in sound level.

Excessive wow, flutter or dropout.

Incomplete erasure.

Unbalanced tone in high frequencies.

Remote commander does not operate the unit.

Any operation is not possible.