To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tabs from side A or side B as illustrated. Detector slots Tab of side B Tab of side A Side A Break off the cassette tab of side A If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape. Tape type: CrO2/METAL NORMAL Detector slots Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the tape deck’s playing mechanism and become damaged. continued Other Features/ 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. 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 system. Move the system 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. The remote does not work. • There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit. • You are not pointing the remote in the direction of the system’s sensor. • The batteries in the remote have run down. Replace the batteries. • Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Speakers Sound comes from only one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced. • Check the speaker connections and placement. VIDEO CD/CD Player There is no picture. • Check that the system is connected securely. • Make sure that you have operated the TV correctly. • Make sure that you have set the SYSTEM SELECT to proper setting for the color system of your TV. • Press CD to switch to the VIDEO CD/CD function. The VIDEO CD/CD will not play. • The disc is dirty. • The surface of the disc is scratched. Replace the disc. • The disc is inserted with the label side down. • Condensation has built up in the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Play does not start from the first track. • The player is in Program or Shuffle Play. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear. Tape Deck Recording cannot be done. • There is no tape in the cassette holder. • The record protect tab has been removed from the cassette (see page 37). • The tape has come to the end. The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page 38). • The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagn...