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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate
properly or cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each
month or after every 50 hours of use. If you notice a
reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
Proper cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This system uses a
cleaning cassette with pads which scrubs the tape head
as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for
the cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette
at least 3 times to insure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing
action cleaning cassette is available through your dealer.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric felt to clean the
tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not eject. It
may not clean as thorough as the scrubbing type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
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