Stereo Dual Dubbing Cassette Deck with Dolby B/C NR
(140-0644)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 18022

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM

Consult the chart below if you experience difficulty in operating the
SCT-100.  If the recommended solution does not solve the problem, 
contact your local Radio Shack store.  Bring your unit in and be ready
to describe the symptoms.

Problem               Possible Cause                 Solution
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This unit does       AC plug is not properly      Connect AC plug 
not work.            connected to AC outlet.      correctly.
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There is no tape     The tape is jammed.          Replace the cassette.
motion in any        The deck is in the           Press PAUSE to release 
mode.                pause mode.                  the tape.
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The RECORD button    The tape has been            Remove the cassette and
cannot be pressed.   inserted incorrectly.        re-insert it correctly.
                     The erasure protection       Replace the cassette or
                     tabs have been removed       refer to ERASE PROTECTION
                     from the cassette.           Faxback Doc. # 18021.
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Playback sound       The playback or record/      Clean the head.
is sometimes         playback head is dirty.
intermittent.        The cassette tape is badly   Replace the cassette.
                     stretched.
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Playback sound is    The tape has been            Record the material again
distorted            recorded with                or replace the cassette.
                     distortion (levels
                     set too high).
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Tape speed is        The capstan and/or           Clean the capstan and 
erratic.             pinch roller is              pinch roller.
                     dirty.                                                
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Audible hum.         The input and output cables  Check plug connections
                     are not properly connected.  and re-connect correctly.
                     Feedback or crosstalk is     Increase the distance 
                     being picked up by the       between the unit and
                     amplifier.                   the other audio 
                                                  components.


(PH 10/31/95)