Important Items; Maintenance; Reference - Kenwood XD-552 Instruction Manual

Important Items

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Maintenance

Cleaning the head section
Cotton swab
Capstan
Head
Pinch roller
Tape guides
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
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a
soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
for these agents may 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 dride up.
Be specially cautious against condensatin in a fol-
lowing circumsatance:
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 Turn the power ON but do not load a disc.
2 Press the 6 key.
3 Wait a few seconds, and ensure that the display is
as shown below.
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4 Wait for a few seconds then turn 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 / 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).
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In regard to contact cleaner
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
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT
TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE
PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE
WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES
OR DISC SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPY-
RIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PER-
FORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
XD-SERIES (En)
Clock display
Amplifier
POWER status (ON or OFF)
Input selection
Volume control value
Balance level
Equalizer's manual memory
created by the user
3D surround level
Tuner unit
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Program timer setting con-
tents
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
DOLBY NR
Tape Equalizer
Reverse mode