Inspection Procedure 19: Sound Quality is Poor, or Sound is Weak.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check that the player works normally if the tape is changed.

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Check that the tape label is not loose, that the tape case is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound. Also, tapes with a length of C-120 or greater can often get caught in the mechanism and should not be used.

Q. Does the player work normally if the tape is changed?

The tape used is defective.

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check that the player play OK if the tape player head is cleaned.

Q. Does the player play OK if the tape player head is cleaned?

The sound quality should return to normal.

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check that the proper operation is obtained when the tape player is replaced.

Q. Is proper operation obtained when the tape player is replaced?

Replace the radio and tape player. The sound quality should return to normal.

Repair or replace the speakers. The sound quality should return to normal.