Emerson PD5802 owner manual Cassette Care, Head Cleaning

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CASSETTE CARE

Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are:

1.) Tape jamming — Leading to uneven speed in playback, and

2.) Tape tangling — Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of themechanism.

To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions should be observed:

Check that there are no loose layers of tape visible through the cassette center window (see Fig. 1). Take up any loose layers, using a pencil or hexagonal barrelled ballpoint pen, before inserting the cassette into the machine (see Fig. 2).

If the cassette feels “tight” while performing operation shown (see Fig. 2), the tape may be jamming due to “ridges” formed in the winding of the tape (visible through the center window). These may be removed, in most cases, by fast winding of the cassette from one end to the other and back again.

Use only well-known brands of tape. Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.

Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not touch the tape surfaces.

HEAD CLEANING

The tape heads, pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning. This removes particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these

parts and impair performance. Switch off the power, press the Stop/Eject key to open the cassette door, and press the Play key. Clean the tape heads, pinch roller and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special tape head cleaner.

Pinch Roller

Capstan Record/Play

Erase Head

 

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Contents PD5802 Important Safety Instructions Before WE Begin Class 1 Laser Product Important NotesUnpacking and SET UP Power SourcesAC Operation Battery Operation Battery Precautions Installing the Remote Control BatteriesProtect Your Furniture TOP View Front View Back View Location of Controls and IndicatorsPLAY/PAUSE Remote Control Operating Instructions Setting the ClockVolume Adjustments Volume and Tone ControlsPreset Equalizer EQ Dynamic Bass Boost ControlManual Tuning Automatic TuningListening to the Radio Antenna Information PRE-SETTING Stations in the Tuner Memory Changing Preset Stations Recalling Preset StationsPlaying Compact Discs Pause Control SKIP/SEARCH / ControlsTo Start Playback on a Specific Track Repeat Playback One Track RepeatAll Tracks Repeat Random Playback Intro Scan Playback Main Unit OnlyProgrammed Playback Program Repeat Playback Playing Cassette Tapes Making a Tape Recording Beat CUT Switch On back CabinetStereo Headphone Jack CD Cassette Synchro RecordingTo Set The ‘ON’ Time Other FunctionsSnooze Button Remote Control Only To operate the sleep timer Sleep Timer On Remote Control OnlyStandby Power Off Mode Display Button On Remote Control OnlyRadio Mode CD Playback ModeReset Button About Cassette Tapes Care and MaintenanceCassette Care Head CleaningCare of the Cabinet Compact Disc CareLimited Warranty Emerson Radio Corp