"Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape heads, etc.) or on the transmitter on the remote control. Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If this happens, leave the power on with no disc (or cassette) in the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter with a soft cloth before operating the unit.
"Before transporting the unit
Remove all CDs from the unit. Make sure there is no CD in the disc tray. Then, set the unit to the power
"Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your CD collec- tion and player.
!Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the
!Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture.
!Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.
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Maintenance
"Cleaning the tape-handling parts
!Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
!When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., unplug the unit which contains high voltages.
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!After long use, the deck's heads and capstans may become magnetised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours of playing/recording time by using a commercial tape head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser's instructions carefully before use.
"Cleaning the cabinet
Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with a dry cloth.
Caution:
!Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.
!Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions.
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