INSPECTION PROCEDURE 23: Tape Player: Uneven revolution. Tape speed is fast or slow.: Diagnosis
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- STEP 1. Check that the tape player work normally when the tape is changed. NOTE: Check that the tape label is not loose, that the tape case is not deformed and that the tape is tightly wound. Also, tape with a length of C-120 or greater can often get caught in the mechanism and should not be used.
Q: Does the player work normally if the tape is changed?
YES : The tape used is defective. The cassette tape speed should be stable.
NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Check that there are any foreign objects inside the cassette player. NOTE: Attempting to eliminate a foreign object (e.g., a coin or clip, etc.) out of the cassette player may damage the mechanism. The player should be taken to a service dealer for repair.
Q: Are there any foreign objects inside the cassette player?
YES : The cassette tape speed should be stable.
NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check that the head or capstan roller is dirty.
Q: Is the head or capstan roller dirty?
YES : Clean the head or capstan roller. The cassette tape speed should be stable.
NO: Repair or replace the tape player. The cassette tape speed should be stable.