Troubleshooting - Sony CMT-VP1 Operating Manual

Precautions (continued)
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
too frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck's playing mechanism.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty
— the sound becomes distorted
— the sound level decreases
— the sound drops out
— the tape does not erase completely
— the tape does not record
Make sure to clean the tape heads before making an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use
a commercially available dry-type or wet-type
cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions
of the cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours
of use with a commercially available demagnetizing
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
In case color irregularity is
observed on nearby a TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker
system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set.
However, color irregularity may still be observed on
the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.
If color irregularity is observed...
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30
minutes.
If color irregularity is observed
again...
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.
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Troubleshooting

Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords
are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the above,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
There is no sound from the speakers.
• Adjust VOLUME.
• The headphones are connected.
• Check the speaker connections.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit.
Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.
"AM 12:00" flashes in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the
clock (see page 7) and timer settings (see
pages 34 and 35) again.
The timer does not function.
• Make sure the clock is correctly set (see page
7).
"c DAILY" and "c REC" do not appear
when you press TIMER SELECT on the
remote.
• Make sure each timer is correctly set (see
pages 34 and 35).
• Make sure the clock is correctly set (see page
7).
The color on the TV screen is irregular.
• Move the speakers farther away from the TV
set.