RCA RP-7986 User Manual page 11

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
• Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with
a soft dust cloth.
HANDLING CDS
• DO not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edge, or by one edge and the
hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to thelabelsurfaces. Also, do not scratch or
damage the label.
• Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or
warped) discs+
CLEANING CDS
• Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs clean by wiping them
gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt
away gently, and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on disc. Also, never clean
discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to
the disc surface.
TAPE CARE
• Do not expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may
warp the shell or damage the tape.
• Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
• Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets, electric
motors, electrical transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away from magnets
and magnetic fields.
CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come
in contact with the tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffed
playback sound, and might prevent automatic stop.
To clean a cassette deck, open the compartment door, push the PLAY button and
gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying time
when using a liquid cleaner.
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
• Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available
from many audio equipment stores).
• Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.
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