On placement
•Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
•Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
•If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the system, and cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
•Do not place anything on top of the tape deck as this may cause a malfunction.
On heat buildup
•Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not a cause for alarm.
•Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot.
•Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over
Break off the tape’s overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated.
Break off the tape tab
To reuse the tape for recording at a later time, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
About a tape longer than 90 minutes
The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback.
Cleaning the tape heads
Use a
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Use a demagnetizing tape (available separately) after every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize the tape heads can cause an increase in noise and a loss of high frequency sound and an inability to completely erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape.