Inspection Procedure 21

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 21: Tape Player: Sound Quality is Poor, or Sound is Weak.

DIAGNOSIS

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

NOTE: 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?

YES: The tape used is defective.
NO: 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?

YES: The sound quality should return to normal.
NO: 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?

YES: Repair or replace the tape player. The sound quality should return to normal.
NO: Repair or replace the speakers. The sound quality should return to normal.