Sony NT-2 manual Maintenance, Cleaning the tape head, Cleaning the cabinet

Maintenance

Cleaning the tape head

Prolonged operation will cause contamination of the tape head. To result in the best possible recording and playback, we recommend cleaning the tape head periodically (after a 10-hour run), using the Sony NTC-10CL cleaning cassette (supplied).

If the recorder was not used for a long time, clean the tape head before operation.

How to use the cleaning cassette

1Insert the cleaning cassette as you do with an NT cassette tape.

2Set DIR MODE to A.

3Press Ï. About 15 seconds later, press p.

4Remove the cleaning cassette without rewinding it.

Proceed with recording and playback with a regular NT cassette tape to check the sound quality.

Notes on the cleaning cassette

∙The cleaning cassette cannot be used for recording and playback.

∙Do not clean the tape head with the cleaning cassette more than five times continuously.

Cleaning the tape head continuously for too long a period of time may cause wear to the tape head.

∙Do not rewind the cleaning cassette each time you use it. When the cleaning cassette tape is taken up completely, turn it over and use the other side.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panels, and controls 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 alcohol or benzine.

On the tape shield of an NT cassette tape

The NT cassette tape has a tape shield to prevent dust from entering the tape. The tape shield opens and closes automatically when inserted and removed. Do not force the tape shield open or touch the tape inside.

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