Kenwood KX-W1060 Instruction Manual page 6

Before operation
Notes on cassette tape
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the
safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being
erased or recorded on accidentally.
For B side
Ss =
SS? SE
Apply tape only to the position
To re-record
Note:
1. 120-minute cassette tape
Since a 120-minute cassette tape is very thin, the tape could
adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut. It is recom-
mended that these tapes not be used with this unit to pre-
vent possible damage.
Cleaning the head section
Cleaning the heads and peripheral
components
Cotton Swab
where the tab has been removed.
For maintaining the best condition of the deck -
and for longer service life, always keep the
head (recording / playback / erase), capstan
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct sun-
light, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the cassette
tapes away from any magnetic field.
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel
hub to remove.the slack.
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mecha-
nism of the unit.
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the
sound quality will be deteriorated. In such a case, de-
magnetize the head using a commercially available de-
magnetizer (head eraser).
and pinch roller clean, To clean them, perform
1. Press the STOP/EJECT key to open the cas- Note:
Pinch —sette holder.
roller 2, Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol,
clean the head (recording / playback /
erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.
Beware of condensation
When water vapor comes into contact with the surface of cold
material, water drops are produced.
If condensation occurs, correct operation may not be possible,
or the unit may not function correctly.
This is not a malfunction, however, and the unit should be
dried. (To do this, turn the POWER switch ON and leave the
unit as it is for several hours.)
6 Kx-W1060/KX-W594 (En)
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, in-
cluding the tape guides. :
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply
shock to them.
Be especially careful in the following conditions:
e@ When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place, and
there is a large temperature difference.
@ When a heater starts operating.
e@ When the unit is brought from an air-conditioned place to a place
of high temperature with high humidity.
When there is a large difference between the internal tempera-
ture of the unit and the ambient temperature, or in conditions
where condensation occurs easily.