Tape Counter; Maintenance - Marantz SD4051 User Manual

TAPE COUNTER

1) Operation of the Tape Counter
(1) Press the COUNTER RESET button e to reset the counter to
" ".
(2) By using the PLAY, FF, or REW functions, the reading of the
counter will change to indicate index position.
¼ During recording and playback operations, the counter is
useful for noting the location of existing programs or positions
where recording is to be started.
¼ The reading of this counter does not correspond with that of
any other deck.

MAINTENANCE

í Head cleaning
After long usage, tape coating or dust may adhere to the heads,
causing deterioration of sound. Therefore, the parts depicted in
the illustration should be cleaned reguraly. Use a cotton swab
moistened with a tape head cleaning solution (such as alcohol).
Notes:
1. Some cleaning cassettes on the market have strong abrasive
effects and may scratch the heads. Always use cotton swabs
instead of cleaning cassettes.
2. Since the use of metal tape is apt to collect more dust on the
heads, the heads should be cleaned more often to enjoy the
best possible sound.
í CAPABILITY OF REMOTE CONTROL
PLAY ( )
FF ( )
REW ( )
PAUSE ( )
STOP ( )
REC ( )
REC MUTE
COUNTER RESET
DECK A
DECK B
DIRECTION (
RC-5 CODE
1853
1852
1850
1848
1854
1855
1842
1849
1844
1846
) 1847
í Cleaning the Pinch Rollers and Capstans
If the pinch roller or capstans accumulate dust, tape transport
may become unstable, as a result from slippage, during recording
or playback. The tape can also be damaged if it gets entangled in
the capstan.
Clean these parts with a cotton swab or a soft cloth moistened
with a tape head cleaning solution (such as alcohol).
í Demagnetizing the Heads
The heads may become magnetized after long usage or if
storongly magnetized objects are brought near them. The result is
a generation of noise, loss of the high frequency range, and in
extreme cases erasure of trable components on pre-recorded
tapes in combination with added noise.
Thus, the heads should be demagnetized at regular intervals.
(Head demagnetizers are sparately available from your dealer.)
í How to Demagnetize the Tape Heads
1. Turn off the power.
2. Turn on the demagnetizer while it is at least 30 cm away from
the heads. Bring the demagnetizer near the heads and slowly
move it in small circles four or five times in front of each head,
making sure you do not touch them.
3. Slowly move the demagnetizer away and turn it off when it is at
least 30 cm away from the heads.
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