Maintenance - Sharp XL-HP888H Operation Manual

" 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 stand-by mode. Carrying the
unit with discs left inside can damage the unit.
" 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 non-label
! Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive
! Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or water on
Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Sharp Manuals
side from which signals are read. Do not mark this surface.
moisture.
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.
NO

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.
Pinch roller
Capstan
! After long use, the deck's heads and capstans may become mag-
netised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once
every 30 hours of playing/recording time by using a commercial
YES
tape head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser's instructions
Correct
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 malfunc-
tions.
04/1/27
A A
B D B
C
Erase head
Recording/Playback head
XL-HP888H(H)E4.fm TINSZA041AWZZ
XL-HP888H
ENGLISH
8
E-44