The Singing Machine SMG - 299 owner manual Careandmaintenance

CAREANDMAINTENANCE

POWER SWITCH

After using the SMG-299, turn off the power by pressing the power switch.

To prevent fire or shock haz- ard, disconnect your stereo system from the AC power plug when cleaning.

CLEANING THE UNIT

Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain luke- warm water and wring dry. Never use benzol, ben- zene or other strong chemical cleaners since these could damage the finish or your unit. Do not use spray cleaners on your Singing Machine. It is im- portant that no liquid reaches the inside of the unit.

CLEANING TAPE HEAD

When the tape is running, magnetic tape residue, powder and dust naturally accumulate on the tape deck heads, capstan and pinch roller, when they become too dirty, you will find:

•Sound quality deteriorates.

•The output sound level drops.

•The previous recording is not completely erased.

•Recording is not performance from the cassette section, periodically clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans whenever an accumulation of dust and red-brown oxide particles is noticed. To do this, open the cassette compartments. Carefully rub each head (4,5,8), pinch roller (3,7) and cap- stan (2,6) with a cotton swab (1) moistened with isopropyl alcohol or special head-cleaning fluid.

NOTE

*Screwdrivers and other metal objects should never be allowed to come in contact with tape heads.

These will scratch the sensitive surface caus- ing damage to your tapes.

*Magnets or magnetized objects should not be placed near tape heads.

COMPACT DISC

Handling Disc

Although the music tracks in the disc are covered with a protective layer, it is still advisable to treat the disc carefully. Ensure that you always pick up discs by the edge, and put them back in their hold- ers immediately after use.

CLEANING DISC

Cleaning will not normally be necessary. However, should fingerprints, dust or dirt appear, you can wipe them off with a soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a straight line from center to edge. You can moisten the disc first if necessary.

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Proprietary tape head cleaners are available from most HI-FI retail outlets.

NOTE: Do not use the detergent or abrasive cleaning agents,for they can damage the disc.

CD PLAYER

The player mechanism is fitted with self-lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or greased.

CLEANING THE CD LASER LENS

Sometimes dust or other foreign matter can cause problems with the CD/CDG playing properly. Use a CD-lens cleaning disc according to the cleaning disc manufacturer ’s instructions. We recommend you clean your laser lens every 10 hours of use or every month whichever comes first. If cleaning the lens doesn’ t correct your problem, check the CD/ CDG disc to be sure it is free of dust, dirt or scratches.

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