Sony CFD-577 User's Manual
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1. PLAY MODE MONO ST To Press Adjust the volume VOLUME Turn on off the radio POWER To improve broadcast reception Reorient the antenna for FM Reorient the player itself for AM narar be Basic Operations suo perdo 2seg 7 8 Playing a tape For hookup instructions see pages 24 26 Press p6 to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape Close the compartment With the side you want to play facing forward PLAY Press Display The player turns on direct power on and starts playing Basic Operations Note During playback do not press buttons on the other deck Otherwise the playback speed may change Tips e Next time you want to listen to a tape just press The player turns on automatically and starts playing the tape e For the best results use TYPE I normal tape Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME 0 p6 P 0 p6 P To Press Adjust the volume VOLUME Stop playback p6 Fast forward or rewind the tape or0 Pause playback P Press the button again to resume play after pause Eject the cassette p6 Turn on off the player POWER Basic Operations suo perdo 2seg 9 10 Recording on a tape Press p6 to ope2. AM12 00 midnight Then press DISPLAY ENTER MEM PM12 00 noon The minute digits flash Set the minutes by pressing TIMER SET until the current minute is displayed 3 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEM The clock starts from 00 seconds The Timer Waking up to music STANDBY TIME SET DISPLAY ENTER MEM You can wake up to music at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock Setting the clock on page 20 J WIL SUL o_o 1 Prepare the music source you want to play To play Do this the radio Tune ina station aCD Insert a CD 2 Press TIMER The t clock and the music source CD or RADIO flash 3 Select the music source CD or RADIO by pressing TIME SET then DISPLAY ENTER MEM 4 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to start by pressing TIME SET then DISPLAY ENTER MEM Set the minutes then press DISPLAY ENTER MEM 5 Set the timer to the hour you want the music to go off by pressing TIME SET then DISPLAY ENTER MEM Set the minutes then press DISPLAY ENTER MEM continued The Timer 21 22 Waking up to music continued Tips The display window dims while the waking up timer is on You can have the player go on the next day at the same time Just press STANDBY until the t indication appears in the display The preset settings remain until you reset them Note
3. Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Additional Information 33 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 3 2 ohm loads both channel driven from 150 15 000 Hz rated 3 5 W per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion in AC operation Other Specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wave length 780 nm Emission duration Continuous Laser output Less than 44 6 pW This output is the value measured at a distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Spindle speed 200 r min rpm to 500 r min rpm CLV Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 0 1 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Radio section Frequency range FM 87 6 108 MHz AM 530 1 710 kHz Aerials FM Telescopic aerial AM Built in ferrite bar aerial Cassette corder section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time Approx 120 s sec with Sony cassette C 60 Frequency response TYPE I normal 80 12 000 Hz Additional Information General Speaker Full range 12 cm 4 in dia 3 2 ohms cone type 2 Tweeter 2 cm s
4. The timer mode is canceled when you press TAPE or PLAY while music plays in the timer mode when you select TAPE using FUNCTION on the remote The Timer 6 Press TIME SET to set the volume then DISPLAY ENTER MEM T Press STANDBY The t indication lights up and the power goes off At the preset time the power will go on and music will play To check change when the playback will start Press TIMER then DISPLAY ENTER MEM Each time you press DISPLAY ENTER MEM a stored setting lights up Change the setting if you need to when the setting lights up when you finish checking press TIMER again To use the player before a timer playback starts Just turn on the player and then you can use it If you turn off the player before the preset time timer playback will start at the preset time In case of the radio however if you listen to the station which is different from the one you tuned in in step 1 on page 21 you will hear that station at the preset time Make sure to tune in the station you want to listen to before you turn off the player To stop play Press POWER Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after about 2 hours allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music J WIL SUL Tip 1 Play the music source you want The display window dims while the sleep 2 Press SLEEP timer is on SLEEP a
5. decrease heavy 100 Hz bass sounds bass sounds 400 Hz to emphasize to de emphasize speaking voice speaking voice middle frequencies middle frequencies of instrumental of instrumental music music 1kHz to provide more to provide less presence of vocals presence of vocals 4 kHz to heighten overall to lessen overall brightness of sound brightness of sound 10 kHz to increase high to decrease high treble sounds or reduce high frequency noise tape hiss continued Setting Up dn Bums 27 28 Adjusting the audio emphasis MEGA BASS ROTARY EQUALIZER SURROUND continued Setting Up Getting the surround effect CFD 577 only Press SURROUND The SURROUND indication appears in the display You can get the surround effect without connecting surround speakers Additional Information Precautions On safety e As the laser beam used in the CD player section is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the casing Refer servicing to qualified personnel only e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e For AC operation use the supplied AC power cord do not use any other type e The player is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the player itself has been turned off Unplug the player
6. the batteries are inserted correctly e You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on batteries There is no audio e Make sure the function you want to use appears in the display window e Adjust the volume e Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers CD Player no disc lights in the display even when a CD is in place e Insert the CD with the label surface up The CD does not play e Make sure that the CD compartment is closed Place the CD with the label surface up e Clean the CD Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation e Make sure CD appears in the display The sound drops out e Reduce the volume e Clean the CD or replace it if the CD is badly damaged Place the player in a location free from vibration Radio The audio is weak or has poor quality Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak Move the player away from the TV e If you are using the remote while listening to AM radio noise may be heard This is unavoidable The picture of your TV becomes unstable e If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna move the player away from the TV continued Additional Information 31 32 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy Tape Player The tape does not move when you press an operation b
7. Sony Corporation Printed in China S ONY 3 862 071 11 1 CD Radio Cassette Corder Operating Instructions CFD 575 CFD 577 1997 by Sony Corporation Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the player to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons r This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Warning Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Introduction Information For customers in the United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe
8. als dn Bums 3 Connecting the AC power cord Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN socket located at the rear of the player and the other end to the wall outlet 4 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries not supplied Replacing batteries With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the player replace all the batteries with new ones continued Setting Up 25 Hooking up the system continued Tip F babetine 5 Using the player on batteries Eaa when the OPR BATT Insert eight size D R20 batteries not supplied into indicator dims or when the battery compartment the player stops operating Replace all To use the player on batteries disconnect the AC the batteries with new power cord from the player ones Before you replace the batteries be sure to take out the CD from the player 26 Setting Up Adjusting the audio emphasis MEGA BASS ROTARY EQUALIZER SURROUND You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to CFD 577 MEGA BASS SURROUND ROTARY EQUALIZER Selecting the sound characteristic Turn MEGA BASS ROTARY EQUALIZER to select the audio emphasis you want treble sounds Frequency Turn the control Turn the control coverage clockwise counterclockwise to 10 to 10 MEGA BASS to increase heavy to
9. ation purposes Table of contents Basic Operations 4 Playing aCD 6 Listening to the radio 8 Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape The CD Player Setting Up 12 Using the display 24 Hooking up the system 13 Locating a specific track 27 Adjusting the audio emphasis 14 Playing tracks repeatedly Cae BASS on 5 Repeat Play EQUALIZER SURROUND 15 Creating your own program o Additional Information Program Play 29 Precautions The Radio 31 Troubleshooting 17 Presetting radio stations oe 18 Playing preset radio stations Specineatons 35 Index The Tape Player 19 Recording through a microphone Using as a PA system The Timer 20 Setting the clock 21 Waking up to music 23 Falling asleep to music Introduction suonejdo seq 3 4 Basic Operations Playing a CD M ae oo ool L ooo oo For hookup instructions see pages 24 26 1 Press OPEN CLOSE down to OPENI LOSE open the CD compartment and o000 place the CD on the CD compartment With the label side up 2 Close the lid of the CD OPEN CLOSE compartment oo0oo0o0 3 cD Press direct power on Display The player plays all the tracks once Had ooooooooopnm voi Track number Playing time Basic Operations Tip Next time you want to listen to a CD just press The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD Use these buttons for additio
10. broadcast reception 7 L Listening to the radio 6 Locating a specific track 13 M N O MEGA BASS 27 Microphone 19 P Q PA system 19 Playing aCD 4 atape 8 preset radio stations 18 tracks repeatedly 14 Presetting radio stations 17 Program Play 15 Public address system See PA system R Radio stations playing 18 presetting 17 Recording ona tape 10 through a microphone 19 Repeat Play 14 ROTARY EQUALIZER 27 S Selecting audio emphasis 27 tracks 13 Setting the clock 20 Setting up 24 SURROUND 28 T Tape player 19 Timer Falling asleep to music 23 Waking up to music 21 Troubleshooting 31 U V W X Y Z Using as a PA system 19 the display 12 Additional Information 35
11. ction properly unplug the AC power cord and remove all the batteries After all the indications in the display disappear plug the power cord and insert the batteries again If the problem persists please consult your nearest Sony dealer Additional Information Maintenance Cleaning the lens If the lens becomes dirty it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation Clean with a commercially available blower Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality To make the best possible recording however we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording deck A Playback head Capstan Pinch roller Lens o 8 ope CI 000 P oo ooo oo 0000 v ot seu deck B Record playback head Capstan Erase head Pinch roller After cleaning insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry Demagnetizing the tape heads After 20 to 30 hours of use enough residual magnetism will have built up on the tape heads to begin to cause loss of high frequency sound and hiss At this time you should demagnetize the heads and all metal parts in the tape path with a commercially available tape head demagnetizer Cleaning the cabinet
12. ect the microphone if connected to the MIX MIC jack 2 Press TAPE until TAPE appears in the display window 3 Press r Use these buttons for additional operations POWER l an ae To Press Stop recording p6 on deck B Pause recording P on deck B Press the button again to resume recording POWER Turn on off the player 11 Basic Operations 12 The CD Player Using the display DISPLAY ENTER MEM You can check information about the CD using the display coo L__JOo oo I Dooa LL oo wnn A Checking the total track numbers and playing time Press DISPLAY ENTER MEM in stop mode If the CD has more than 12 tracks OVER 12 appears in the display Total playing time Total track numbers DITI Music calendar ujalo Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY ENTER MEM while playing a CD The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played To display Press DISPLAY ENTER M EM The current track number Once and the remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the CD Twice and the number of tracks left The current track number Three times and playing time For a track whose number is more than 20 the remaining time appears as The CD Player Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number butto
13. for a long time set it in the playback mode to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette If you have any questions or problems concerning your player please consult your nearest Sony dealer continued Additional Information 29 30 Precautions continued Notes on CDs e Before playing clean the CD with a cleaning cloth Wipe the CD from the center out e Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs e Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car e Do not stick paper or sticker on the CD nor scratch the surface of the CD e After playing store the CD in its case If there is a scratch dirt or fingerprints on the CD it may cause tracking error Additional Information Notes on cassettes e Break off the cassette tab from side A or B to prevent accidental recording If you want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape Tab for side A Tab for side B e The use of a cassette with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long continuous recording or playback Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy General The power is not on e Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely e Make sure
14. from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time For battery operation use eight size D R20 batteries e When the batteries are not to be used remove them to avoid damage that can be caused by battery leakage or corrosion The nameplate indicating operating voltage power consumption etc is located at the rear On placement Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place the player on an inclined or unstable place Do not place anything within 10 mm of the side of the cabinet The ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components If the player is left in a car parked in the sun be sure to choose a location in the car where the player will not be subjected to the direct rays of the sun Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring wound watches away from the player to prevent possible damage from the magnet On operation If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player section Should this occur the player will not operate properly In this case remove the CD and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate If the player has not been used
15. in dia 2 Inputs Mixing microphone input jack minijack Sensitivity 2 45 mV For low impedance microphone Outputs Headphones jack stereo minijack For 16 68 ohms impedance headphones Power output excluding US model 4 3 W 4 3 W at 3 2 ohm 10 harmonic distortion Power requirements For CD radio cassette corder 120 V AC 60 Hz 12 V DC 8 size D R20 batteries For memory back up 6 V DC 4 size AA R6 batteries For remote 3 V DC 2 size AA R6 batteries Power consumption AC 28 W Battery life For CD radio cassette corder FM recording Sony R20P approx 11h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 16 h Tape playback Sony R20P approx 6 h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 10 h CD playback Sony R20P approx 4h Sony alkaline LR20 approx 6 h Dimensions Approx 653 x 267 x 207 mm w h d 25 x 10 x8 1 4 inches incl projecting parts Mass Approx 11 3 kg 24 lb 15 oz incl batteries Supplied accessory AC power cord 1 Remote controller 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Sony MDR headphone series Index A Audio emphasis 27 Batteries for player 26 for memory back up 24 for remote 25 C CD player 12 Cleaning cabinet 33 tape heads and tape path 33 Connecting AC power cord 25 Creating your own program 15 D E F G H Demagnetizing the tape heads 33 Display 12 l J K Improving
16. n the tape compartment on deck B and insert a blank tape With the side you want to record on facing forward cD RADIO EEA TAPE DUBBING Basic Operations Select the program source you want to record To record from the CD player insert a CD see page 4 and press p on the CD section To record from the radio press BAND and tune in the station you want see page 6 To record from the tape insert a 5 recorded tape into deck A HL Then press TAPE DUBBING L Vor until DUb appears in the display window 3 Deck B REC oe Deck B REC Deck A pupae PLAY Start recording To record from the CD player and the radio press r on deck B is depressed automatically To record from the tape press r ondeckB is depressed automatically and then press on deck A For high speed dubbing press HI SPEED DUBBING instead suoneiedo 2segq Tips e Adjusting the volume or the audio emphasis see page 27 will not affect the recording level e Ifthe AM program makes a whistling sound after you ve pressed r instep 3 set the ISS Interference Suppress Switch at the rear to the position that most decreases the noise Normally set the switch to 2 e For the best results use the AC power as a power source and use TYPE I normal tape for recording To erase a recording proceed as follows 1 Disconn
17. nal operations POWER OPEN CLOSE VOLUME AMS SEARCH J p Onn A To Press Adjust the volume VOLUME Stop playback P Pause playback i Press again to resume play after pause Go to the next track AMS SEARCH Go back to the previous track AMS SEARCH Remove the CD OPEN CLOSE Turn on off the player POWER Basic Operations suo perdo 2seg 5 6 Listening to the radio eco L O00 LD ooo LL o0 For hookup instructions see pages 24 26 RADIO BAND Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display direct power on Display Fina rue vor mi pa aaa i fa Siem TUNING Hold down TUNING until the frequency digits begin to change in the display The player automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station If you can t tune in a station press the button once at a time Indicates an FM stereo broadcast nM 0 FM gg voL Basic Operations Tips e If the FM broadcast is noisy press PLAY MODE MONO ST until Mono appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural Next time you want to listen to the radio just press the BAND button The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME
18. nce if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD is playing The current program will be erased Then create a new program following the programing procedure 16 The CD Player The Radio Presetting radio stations You can store radio stations into the player s memory You can preset up to 20 radio stations 10 for each FM or AM in any order Tip To preset radio stations on the player proceed as follows 1 Select the band and tune in a station you want 2 Hold down DISPLAY ENTER MEM for about 2 seconds A preset number flashes in the music calendar 3 Decide on a preset number for the station 1 to 10 by pressing PRESET 4 Press DISPLAY ENTER MEM Number buttons BAND TUNE Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display Tune in a station you want Hold down the number buttons that you want to preset the new station for about 2 seconds The new station replaces the old one The Radio oIpey SUL 17 18 Playing preset radio stations Once you ve preset the stations use the number buttons to tune in your favorite stations Tip You can tune ina preset station with the player Use PRESET instead of the number buttons The Radio Number buttons BAND 1 Press BAND to select the band 2 Press the number buttons to tune in a stored station The Tape Player Recording through a micropho
19. ne Using as a PA system You can record sound using a microphone not supplied or use the player as a public address PA system Tip You can mix CD or radio sounds and record them by adding your voice or other audio through the microphone Notes Acoustic feedback howling tends to occur when you use a microphone with echo function If acoustic feedback howling occurs turn down the volume or move the microphone away from the speaker NO FUNCTION POWER FUNCTION lejd ode ouL Plug the microphone into the MIX MIC jack and turn on the microphone if it has a power switch Turn on the power Press FUNCTION until TAPE appears in the display Insert a cassette for recording into deck B and press r to start recording Using as a PA system 1 Do steps 1 and 2 above 2 Sing or speak into the microphone and adjust the volume The Tape Player 19 20 The Timer Setting the clock CLOCK TIME SET DISPLAY ENTER MEM Before you set the clock insert four size AA R6 batteries and connect the AC power cord see page 24 and 25 As long as the clock goes flashes wmn Aam SS E Tip f T Press and hold CLOCK for about two seconds The time display until AM or PM and the hour digit flash system of this player is the 12 hour system 2 Press TIME SET until you set the current hour
20. ns You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a CD Note You cannot locate a specific track if SHUF REP or PGM is lit in the display Turn off the indication by pressing p Tip When you locate a track numbered over 10 press gt 10 first then the corresponding number buttons Example To play track number 23 press gt 10 first then 2 and 3 To locate Number buttons 420KC id GD SUL Press a specific track directly number button of the track a point while listening to the sound forward or 0 backward while playing and hold down until you find the point When you use the buttons on the player use AMS SEARCH a point while observing the display forward or 0 backward in pause and hold down until you find the point When you use the buttons on the player use AMS SEARCH The CD Player 13 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play You can play tracks repeatedly in normal shuffle or program play modes see pages 15 and 16 Number buttons MODE 1 Press p CD appears in the display 2 Press MODE until the repeat mode you want appears in the display To repeat Select a single track REP 1 all the tracks REP ALL tracks in random order SHUF REP programed tracks PGM REP and then progam tracks see step 3 on page 15 3 Do either of the following to star
21. ppears in the display The player shuts off automatically after about 2 hours To cancel the sleep function Press SLEEP again to turn off the power The Timer 23 24 Setting Up Hooking up the system Speaker cords Make sure you turn off the 2 power before making any Speaker connections terminals Right speaker 1 5 Battery compartment Left speaker 3 To a wall outlet 1 Inserting the back up batteries Insert four size AA R6 batteries not supplied into the battery compartment These batteries work to save the memory data Tips 2 Hooking up the speakers e To detach the speakers unlock speaker see B on the diagram and 1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down slide the speaker box all until it snaps into place A the way up and away from the player e Connect the speakers for this unit only to the speaker terminals of this unit If you connect any other speakers or equipment malfunction may occur Setting Up Notes e When you operate the player with the batteries you cannot turn on the player using the remote e When you operate the player with batteries the backlight does not work even if the player is on 2 Twist the speaker cable coating and strip it from the end of the cable 3 Connect the black wires to minus and the red wires to plus terminals the right speaker wires to the R and the left speaker wires to the L termin
22. rence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the CD radio cassette corder Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the CFD 575 and CFD 577 Before you start reading check your model number The CFD 575 is the model used for illustr
23. t repeat play e When you ve selected REP1 select the track by pressing the number button e When you ve selected REP ALL SHUF REP or PGM REP press 14 The CD Player Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 20 tracks in the order you want them to be played Tips e You can select the track on the player Press AMS SEARCH then press DISPLAY ENTER MEM instead of the number buttons You can play the same program again since the program is saved until you open the disc compartment e You can record your own program After you ve created the program insert a blank tape into deck B and press r on deck B to start recording Number buttons MODE Press p CD appears in the display Press MODE until PGM appears in the display Press the number buttons for the tracks you want to program in the order you want You can program up to 20 tracks mo tut TRACK Programed track Playing order Press to start program play continued The CD Player 420KC id GD SUL 15 Creating your own program Program Play continued To cancel Program Play Press MODE until no indication appears in the display To check the order of tracks before play Press DISPLAY ENTER MEM on the player Every time you press the button the track number appears in the programed order To change the current program Press p o
24. utton Close the cassette compartment securely The REC r button does not function The tape does not play Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place Make sure TAPE appears in the display The tape does not erase completely Clean the erasing head see page 33 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak The tape does not record Make sure the tape is inserted properly Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in place The audio is weak The audio quality is poor Clean the heads pinch rollers and capstans See page 33 Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer see page 33 The sound is distorted The TYPE II high position or TYPE IV metal tape is being used Use TYPE I normal tape only Timer The timer does not operate Make sure the time on the clock is correct Check to see if the AC power had been cut off Make sure the t clock indication is displayed Remote The remote does not function Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the player Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the player Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light Move closer to the player when using the remote After trying the above remedies if the player still does not fun
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