MAINTENANCE
Cleaning is important!
When the tape is running, magnetic powder and dust naturally accumulate
on the heads, capstan and pinch roller. When they become too dirty...
÷Sound quality deteriorates.
÷The output sound level drops.
÷Previously recorded tape is not completely erased.
÷Recording is not performed satisfactorily.
Therefore, you should clean the heads, etc. after every 10 hours of use for optimal recording conditions.
Cleaning the heads, capstan and pinch roller
Open the cassette holder.
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan.
For effective cleaning, use a cleaning kit available from an audio store. After cleaning, be sure that the cleaning fluid has dried completely before loading a cassette.
Cautions:
1.Keep magnets and metallic objects away from the head.
If the head becomes magnetized, noise will increase and the sound will deteriorate. Demagnetize the head every
the head, the 
button should be set to STANDBY.)
2.Do not use anything other than alcohol for cleaning. Thinner and benzine will damage the rubber pinch roller.
Cleaning the lens
If the lens in the CD pickup is dirty, dropout, etc., could degrade sound. Open the CD door and clean the lens as shown.
÷Use a blower (available from a camera store) to blow dust off the lens.
÷If there are fingerprints, etc. on the lens, gently wipe clean with a cotton swab.
Erase head | Record/play head |
Capstan shaft(s) | Pinch roller(s) |
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Blower
Lens
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