What should I do if the cassette feels tight while performing operation?

If the cassette feels tight, it may be jamming due to ridges formed in the winding of the tape. Try fast winding the cassette from one end to the other and back again to remove the ridges.

How do I clean the tape heads, pinch roller, and capstan?

To clean the tape heads, pinch roller, and capstan, switch off the power, press the STOP/EJECT key to open the cassette door, and press the PLAY key. Then, clean the tape heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special tape head cleaner.

What should I avoid when using cassettes?

Avoid using C-120 cassettes, exposing cassettes to direct sunlight, dust, or oil, and touching the tape surfaces.

Head Cleaning, Deck A, Deck B

• 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.	Fig. 2

• 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.

DECK A

	Record/Play
Erase head	Head	Capstan	Pinch
Roller

DECK B

Play Head	Capstan	Pinch Roller

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Emerson MS9933TT owner manual Head Cleaning, Deck A, Deck B

Models: MS9933TT