Maintenance

To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.

Cleaning the unit

Stains on the unit

Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Avoid the following since they may cause damage to the unit.

-DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.

-DO NOT wipe it strong.

-DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.

-DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.

-DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.

Handling discs

Remove the disc from its case by

holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.

• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.

Put the disc back in its case after use to

prevent warping.

• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.

Handling cassette tapes

If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of

the reels and rotating.

• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette.

Be careful not to touch the tape surface.

Avoid the following places to store the

tape:

— In dusty places

— In direct sunlight or heat

— In moist areas

Near a magnet

To clean the disc

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.

DO NOT use any solvent—such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine—to clean the disc.

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