Troubleshooting Guide - Sony TC-K615S Mode D'emploi

Troubleshooting Guide

The following trouble checks will help you correct the most common
problems encountered with your tape deck.
Should any problems persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Function Buttons and Tape Transport Problems
Symptom
The function buttons do not work.
The r button does not work.
The automatic shut-off mechanism operates
before the end of the tape.
Excessively loud tape transport noise
during fast winding.
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Before proceeding with these trouble checks, verify that:
• The power cord is firmly connected.
• The amplifier connections are firmly made.
• The heads, capstan and pinch roller are clean.
• The amplifier controls and switches are correctly set.
Cause
The cassette holder is not fully closed.
The cassette is not properly inserted.
You press the button immediately after
turning on the power.
There is no cassette in the holder.
The record-protect tab has been removed
from the cassette.
The tape is slack.
The cassette shell is deformed.
The Memory Play function is on.
This noise is caused by the cassette and is
not a mechanical problem.
Remedy
Close the holder completely.
Insert cassette correctly.
Wait until the P indicator stops flashing.
Insert a cassette.
Cover the hole with tape (page 32).
Take up the tape slack.
Use another cassette.
Press the MEMORY button to turn off the
function.
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