The Sound - Sony HST-SE581 Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions (continued)
Before placing a cassette in the
tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90
minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Tab of
side B
When you are using a TYPE-II (CrO
(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector
slots which allow the tape deck to automatically
detect the type of tape.
TYPE-II
(Do not cover with adhesive tape.)
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Side A
Tab of
side A
) or TYPE-IV
2
TYPE-IV
Detector slots
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty;
– the sound is distorted
– there is a decrease in sound level
– the sound drops out
– the tape does not erase completely
– the tape does not record.
Make sure to clean the heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours
of use with a separately sold demagnetizing
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or
benzine, since they may damage the finish.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.