| Problem: The tape deck doesn't record anything. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| The connections between the tape deck and the amplifier's L and R TAPE OUT jacks are incorrect or loose. |
Turn off the amplifier and correct the connections. |
| The source selector is set to the wrong audio source. |
Set the selector to the source you want to record. |
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| Problem: The tape deck records the signal, but there's a lot of static that was not on the original. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| Line noise is feeding in from the tape deck's power cord. |
Use an AC line filter (such as Cat. No. 15-1111) to block the line noise. |
| RF (radio frequency) interference is being picked up by the tape deck's power cord. |
Remove sources of RF interference, such as fluorescent lighting or wireless devices not designed to work with audio/video equipment. |
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| Problem: Recorded tapes won't play in other players, but play back fine in the recorder/player I used to record them. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| The recorder may be out of alignment. |
Take the recorder to your local RadioShack store and have it sent to service. |
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| Problem: The recorder plays the tape back too fast; the tape plays fast on other tape players also. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| The recorder may be out of alignment. |
Take the recorder to your local RadioShack store and have it sent to service. |
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| Problem: When I record using my microphone I hear "pops" and 'hissing" when listening to the playback. |
Possible Cause |
Suggested Solution |
| May be vocally induced distortion caused by consonants like "b" or "t" and "s". |
Use a windscreen on the microphone to prevent or reduce "popping" and "sibilance". |
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