Sherwood DS-801 - Manual (Page 14)

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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
No power
No sound
Distorted or abnormal
sound
Vibrating sound
Too noisy
No recording
• The AC input cord is disconnected.
• The POWER(ON/STANDBY) button is
not pressed completely.
• Unrecorded tape is loaded.
• Incorrect connections.
• Incorrect operation of the receiver.
• Dirty head.
• Incorrect selection of the Dolby B NR
system.
• The tape is stretched or wrinkled.
• Dirty capstans or pinch rollers.
• The tape is irregularly wound.
• Magnetized head.
• Poor connections.
• The tabs have been removed.
• Dirty head.
• Too low recording level.
• Connect the cord securely.
• Press the POWER(ON/STANDBY)
button to ON.
• Load the recorded tape.
• Make connections correctly.
• Operate the receiver correctly.
• Clean the head.
• Select the Dolby B NR mode or the
Dolby B NR OFF mode.
• Replace the tape.
• Clean the capstans or pinch rollers.
• Wind the tape by advancing or
rewinding rapidly.
• Demagnetize the head.
• Check the connections and connect
all cords securely.
• Cover with the adhesive tape.
• Clean the head.
• Adjust the recording level properly.
If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before
seeking help from your dealer or our service organization.