Cleaning the Heads

The binder and oxide from magnetic tapes can accumulate on the pinch roller (A) the capstan shaft (B) and also the heads (C and D). This will impair the sound quality.

To clean these parts proceed as follows:-

1.

Turn off the power to the unit.

 

 

 

 

2.

Press the Stop/Eject button.

 

B

 

D

3.

Press the Play button and the heads will be clearly seen.

A

C

4.

Clean the surfaces (A, B, C, D) with a lint free rag or cotton swab

 

 

 

 

soaked in alcohol. Press the stop/eject button as soon as cleaning is over.

General

Do not allow this unit to be exposed to dripping or splashing, water or steam. It is recommended that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW or LW bands.

The name plate is located at the underside of the radio cassette recorder.

No objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on the radio.

It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation.

The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table- cloths, curtains etc.

No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product.

It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes of temperature. Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills in direct sunlight etc.

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