38Important Items

XD SERIES (En)

Maintenance

Cleaning the head section

 

Cleaning the heads and peripheral compo-

Cotton swab

nents

For maintaining the best condition of the deck and

 

 

for longer service life, always keep the heads (re-

 

cording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller

Capstan

clean. To clean them, perform the following:

 

1. Open the cassette holder.

 

2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the

 

head (recording / playback / erase), capstan and

Pinch roller

pinch roller carefully.

 

Tape guides

 

Demagnetizing the head

When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate. In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available demagnetizer (head eraser).

Head

 

There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides.

 

Note

When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.

 

 

Maintenance of the set

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.

Caution on condensation

Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, and restart the poeration after the condensation has dride up.

Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following circumsatance:

When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.

Knowledge
In regardto contact cleaner

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.

Note related to transportation and movement (CD player)

Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following operations.

1.Turn the power ON.

2.Unload the discs

3.Close the disc tray.

4.Turn power off.

When your unit needs to be repaired, bring the entire set (Speakers excluded) to your dealer.