Jensen JMC-1250 User Manual page 20

• • • • If the cassette feels tight while performing operation shown (see Fig.2), the tape
may be jamming due to ridges formed in the winding of the tape (visible through
the center window). These may be removed, in most cases, by fast winding of
the cassette from one end to the other and back again.
Use only well-known brands of tape. Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.
Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not
touch the tape surfaces.
HEAD CLEANING
The tape heads, pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning. This removes
particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these
parts and impair performance. Switch off the power, press the Stop/Eject
open the cassette door, and press the Play
roller and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or
special tape head cleaner.
1. Avoid operating your unit under direct sunlight
or in hot, humid or dusty places.
2. Keep your unit away from heating appliances
and sources of electrical noise such as
fluorescent lamps or motors.
3. For better Clock Display clarity, avoid operating
the unit under direct sunlight or in strong room
illumination.
4. Unplug the unit from the electrical power outlet immediately in case of
malfunction.
key. Clean the tape heads, pinch
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