Sony CFM-A50 User Manual

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Additional Information
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
General
Symptom
There is no audio.
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
The tape does not move when you
press an operation button.
The REC button does not function/
The tape does not move.
The tape does not erase completely.
The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
Radio
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Adjust the volume.
• Unplug the earphone when listening through
speakers.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Move the player away from the TV.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
• Close the cassette compartment securely.
• Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
place.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 14).
• Press SLOW PLAYBACK to “
øOFF”.
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan (see
page 14).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 14).
• The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used.  Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
Tape Player