Audio And Visual System Sound Quality Is Bad Only When Playing Tape

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

REPLACE CASSETTE TAPE WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK

CHECK FOR ANY FOREIGN OBJECT

CLEAN HEAD AND CHECK OPERATION

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Replace the cassette tape with another one and recheck.
   

   1. Replace the cassette tape with a normal one to check if the same trouble occurs again.
      

      OK:

      Malfunction disappears.
      

1. Check for foreign objects.
   

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

      OK:

      No foreign objects or defects.
      

1. 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.
      

   3. Check if the same trouble occurs again.
      

      OK:

      Malfunction disappears.