Sony MHC-GN1300DA Operating Instructions Manual page 95

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• Locate the antennas as far away from
the speaker cords and the power cord as
possible, to avoid picking up noise.
• Try turning off the surrounding
electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be
received in stereo.
• Press FM MODE repeatedly until
"MONO" disappears from the display.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or playback,
or there is a decrease in sound level.
• The tape heads are dirty (see "Cleaning
the tape heads" on page 99).
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized.
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or
the sound drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty
(see "Cleaning the tape heads" on
page 99).
Noise increases or the high
frequencies are erased.
• The record/playback heads are
magnetized.
The tape does not record.
• No tape is loaded. Load a tape.
• The tab has been removed from the tape.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 99).
• The tape has reeled to the end.
When you press . or >, "Not in
Use" flashes in the display.
• The system does not have AMS
(Automatic Music Sensor) function.
This is not a malfunction.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item "There is no
sound." (page 86) and check the
condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly
(page 16) while checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all
the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected component
and start playing.
• Press MUTING on the unit if
"MUTING" appears in the display.
If the system still does not operate
properly after performing the above
measures or other troubles not
described above occur, reset the
system as follows:
Use the buttons on the unit for the
operation.
1
Unplug the power cord.
2
Plug the power cord back in.
3
Press "/1 to turn on the system.
4
Press x, ENTER and "/1 at the
same time.
"COLD RESET" appears in the
display.
The system is reset to the factory settings
except for the "SETUP" settings. You
need to readjust all the settings you made,
such as the preset stations, clock and
timer.
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