Tascam PORTA02 An introduction to the Porta02 Cleaning the heads, Cleaning the pinch roller

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1 An introduction to the Porta02

1.2.4 Cleaning the heads

You should clean the tape heads of the Porta02 regularly to keep it working properly. Dirt and tape oxide buildup on the heads will force the tape away from the tape head gaps that record and play- back. Head cleaner will remove the dirt and restore the sound quality.

In addition to affecting performance by coating the heads, and keeping the tape away from the recording and playback gaps, dirt and oxide in the tape path will also act in the same way as very fine sandpaper, which will wear down internal parts of the Porta02, and affect the recording in this way as well.

formance and longer life from your Porta02.

WARNING

Only use head and rubber cleaning fluid and cleaning swabs designed for use with tape recorders. The use of any other cleaning materi- als may cause damage to the Porta02.

Clean the heads and metal parts of the tape path before every session with the Porta02 and also after every session.

Heads and tape guides

All of these problems can be avoided if you buy a head cleaning kit such as the TEAC TZ-261 and keep it with your Porta02 for regular use. The kit consists of head cleaner, cleaner for the rubber parts of the Porta02, and cotton-tipped swabs. The cost of such a kit is less than the cost of a couple of high-quality cas- settes and will pay for itself in better per-

Capstan

Pinch wheel

1)Open the tape cassette cover.

2)Carefully clean the heads and metal parts as shown in the illustration using a swab dipped in the head cleaning fluid.

3) Dry off the heads with a dry swab.

1.2.5 Cleaning the pinch roller

You should also clean the rubber pinch roller at regular intervals (at least once each day that you use the Porta02).

1)Open the tape cassette cover.

2)Press the PLAY key.

The pinch roller will engage with the capstan shaft and start turning.

3)Press a swab dipped in the rubber cleaning fluid against the right side of the pinch roller.

If you press the right side of the roller, the swab will not get caught between the roller and capstan.

4)Dry the capstan with a dry swab and make sure that there is no material on the pinch roller or capstan before you insert a cassette.

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Contents 9101411800 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Multitrack recorders An introduction to the Porta02Multitrack recording a brief introduction An introduction to the Porta02Mixing down Some safety notes and precautionsRecord-protecting cassettes Tape cassettesPlaying back stereo cassettes Cleaning the pinch roller An introduction to the Porta02 Cleaning the headsParts of the Porta02 Connecting the Porta02Parts of the Porta02 What you need to make recordingsParts of the Porta02 Trim 1 Parts of the Porta02 Power in and switch Phones jackMono switch MIC/LINEOutput Level controls Power indicatorTape counter and reset button REC Function switchesTransport controls Record indicatorCassette compartment Cover Making your first recording Setting upMaking your first recording Getting readySet both Trim controls to the Line position Setting the levelRecording the first track Set the REC Function switch of Input 1 toRecording the next track Recording the stereo backing Mixdown Making your first recording Recording electric guitars Hints and advanced tipsRecording techniques Hints and advanced tipsRecording more than 4 tracks When you’re not recordingHints and advanced tips Metering Recording more than four tracksTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSpecifications SpecificationsTeac Corporation
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