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Care o f Your
Cassette
Tupe 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
SO 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.
Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette. This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub 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 three times to
ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your Cadillac dealership.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses
a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head. This type of cleaning
cassette will not eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner.
Cassette tapes 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.
Care o f Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other
protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a
disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean it, wiping from the centcr to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs
by
grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
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