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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.
Handling discs • Remov e 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.
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.
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
— On a TV or speak er
— Near a magnet
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.
•Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged
or get its paint peeled off, be car eful about the followings.
— 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 NO T allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact
with it for a long time.
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