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ə Tape doesn't move
(in recording and playback).
Power plug not properly plugged in.
End of tape.
Replace with new cassette tape.
Slack tape, or tape spillage caught around capstan
@ Tape stops in the middle of recording, or playback,
Remove tape.
Cover the hole remaining after removal of tab with scotch
tape.
Protective tab broken off,
REC LEVEL control turned down.
Too high REC level.
® Fails to record.
Properly re-adjust REC level,
Replace with new cassette tape.
Tape worn,
:
Replace with new cassette tape,
e Excessive noise,
Tape worn
® Sounds become faint and sometimes
inaudible,
Connection cord improperly inserted,
Check connection, and reinsert plug properly.
Head is magnetized.
Demagnetize head with head demagnetizer.
Wipe off dust and dirt with commonly
available cotton
swab dipped
into head cleaning liquid.
Head
js dirty.
Wipe off dust and dirt with commonly available cotton
swab dipped into head cleaning liquid.
Dirty capstan, pinch roller, etc,
Tape is unevenly wound,
Dolby NR switch not properly set.
Excessive Wow (Wavering of the sound).
Rewind tape using F. FWD button, or REW button,
Dolby B-encoded tapes: play back with Dolby B on.
Dolby C-encoded tapes: play back with Dolby Con,
Others: Dolby off.
.
e Playback sounds are poorly balanced,
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