Important Items; Maintenance; Reference; Cleaning The Head Section - Kenwood NV-500 Instruction Manual

Important Items

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Maintenance

Cleaning the head section

Cotton swab
Head
Pinch roller
Tape guides
Maintenance of the Set
When the front panel, the case, etc. becomes dirty, wipe
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, alcohol, etc., as
these can cause discoloration.

Reference

Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when
there is a great difference in temperature between this
unit and the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation oc-
curs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the
power left ON, and restart the operation after the con-
densation has dried up.
Be specially cautious against condensation in a fol-
lowing circumstance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across a
large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the
room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the
following operations.
1 Select the CD input
2 Press the 0 key and take out the CD.
3 Ensure that "No Disc" is displayed.
4 Wait for a few seconds, then set the power
OFF.
Cleaning the heads and peripheral components
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always
keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.
To clean them, perform the following:
1.Open the cassette holder.
2.Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback /
Capstan
erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will
deteriorate. In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available
demagnetizer (head eraser).
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides.
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.
Note Note Note
CD TUNER
6
/BAND
0
In regard to contact cleaners
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a mal-
function. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners
containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.
Memory backup function
Stored contents which are
cleared immediately when
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Stored contents which are
cleared in at least a day after
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Clock display
Amplifier section
"on/standby" status
(ON or STANDBY)
Last input selection
Volume control value
Tone control levels
Video1/Video2 input level
Balance setting
Tuner section
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Auto/mono setting
Program timer setting
contents
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
Dolby NR
Reverse mode