Important Items

Maintenance

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XD SERIES (En)

Cleaning the head section

Cotton swab

Capstan

Head

Pinch roller

Cleaning the heads and peripheral components

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 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 carefully.

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).

Tape guides

Note

There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.

Knowledge
Maintenance of the set

 

In regardto contact cleaner

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry

 

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.

cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may

 

Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for

cause discoloration.

 

they may deform the plastic component.

 

 

 

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.

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.