Motorola An introduction to the MF-P01, Record-protecting cassettes, Cleaning the heads

Record-protecting cassettes

The record-protect tab on a cassette stops you recording on that side when it is removed.

The MF-P01 also recognizes this protection, and will not allow you to record on the side of a cassette where this tab has been removed.

However, we suggest that you remove both tabs when you want to protect a MF-P01 cassette. This will stop you putting in the cassette the wrong way round and recording over old material accidentally.

Playing back stereo cassettes

As mentioned earlier, the MF-P01 can play back cassettes recorded on a stereo cassette recorder, using tracks 1 and 2.

Also, if tracks 1 and 2 have been recorded on the MF- P01, these cassettes can be played back on a stereo cassette recorder.

However, if tracks 3 and 4 are used for recording on the MF-P01, these cannot be played back on a stereo cassette recorder.

Also, note that if a cassette has been recorded with noise reduction, such as Dolby, etc., it will sound strange when played back on the MF-P01. Any tapes (tracks 1 and 2) recorded on the MF-P01 should be played back without noise reduction on a stereo recorder.

"Dolby" is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

NOTE

Never use C120 cassettes with the MF-P01. The tape in these cassettes is thin, and may stretch and break.

Cleaning the heads

You should clean the tape heads of the MF-P01 regularly to keep it working properly. Dirt and tape oxide buildup on the heads will force the tape away from the tape head gaps that record and playback. Head cleaner will remove the dirt and restore the sound quality.

In addition to affecting performance by coating the heads, and keeping the tape away from the recording and playback gaps, dirt and oxide in the tape path will also act in the same way as very fine sandpaper, which will wear down internal parts of the MF-P01, and affect the recording in this way as well.

All of these problems can be avoided if you buy a head cleaning kit such as the TEAC TZ-261 and keep it with your MF-P01 for regular use. The kit consists of head cleaner, cleaner for the rubber parts of the MF-P01, and cotton-tipped swabs.

An introduction to the MF-P01

WARNING

Only use head and rubber cleaning fluid and cleaning swabs designed for use with tape recorders. The use of any other cleaning materials may cause damage to the MF-P01.

Clean the heads and metal parts of the tape path before every session with the MF-P01 and also after every session.

ERASE	CAPSTAN
HEAD	PINCH ROLLER

RECORD/REPRODUCE

HEAD

1)Open the tape cassette cover.

2)Carefully clean the heads and metal parts as shown in the illustration using a swab dipped in the head cleaning fluid.

3)Dry off the heads with a dry swab.

Cleaning the pinch roller

You should also clean the rubber pinch roller at regular intervals (at least once each day that you use the MF-P01).

1)Open the tape cassette cover.

2)Press the PLAY key.

The pinch roller will engage with the capstan shaft and start turning.

3)Press a swab dipped in the rubber cleaning fluid against the right side of the pinch roller.

If you press the right side of the roller, the swab will not get caught between the roller and capstan.

4)Dry the capstan with a dry swab and make sure that there is no material on the pinch roller or capstan before you insert a cassette.

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