AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM(w/o Stereo Component Amplifier) Sound Quality is Bad Only when Playing Tape

PROCEDURE

1. REPLACE CASSETTE TAPE WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK

   
   

   1. Replace the cassette tape with a normal one and check if the same problem occurs again.

      OK
      Malfunction disappears.

   
   

   OK

   CASSETTE TAPE IS FAULTY

   NG

2. CHECK FOR FOREIGN OBJECT

   
   

   1. Check for foreign objects.

      
      

      1. Check that no foreign objects or defects are detected in the cassette tape player.

         OK
         No foreign objects or defects are detected.

   
   

   NG

   REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECT

   OK

3. CLEAN HEAD

   
   
   1. 

      Text in Illustration

      *1	Capstan
      *2	Head
      *3	Pinch Roller

      Head cleaning

      
      

      1. Raise the cassette door with your finger. Using a pencil or similar object, push in the guide.

      2. Using a cleaning pen or cotton applicator soaked in cleaner, clean the head surface, pinch rollers and capstans.

   2. Check if the same trouble occurs again.

      OK
      Malfunction disappears.

   
   

   OK

   END

   NG

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