Audio And Visual System (W/O Stereo Component Amplifier) Sound Quality Is Bad Only When Playing Tape

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

REPLACE CASSETTE TAPE WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK

CHECK FOR FOREIGN OBJECT

CLEAN HEAD

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

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

   OK:

   Malfunction disappears.
   

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.
      

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.
      

2. Check if the same trouble occurs again.
   

   OK:

   Malfunction disappears.
   

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   *1	Capstan
   *2	Head
   *3	Pinch Roller