Important Items; Maintenance - Kenwood HM-382MD Instruction Manual

Important Items

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Maintenance

Cleaning the head section
Cotton swab
Capstan
Head
Pinch roller
Tape guides
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.
In regard to contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a
malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact
cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic
component.
Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out
the following operations.
1 Remove the CD or MD from the unit.
2 Press the MD 6 key.
3 Press the CD 6 key.
4 Wait for some time and verify that the display
becomes as shown in the figure.
5 Wait a few seconds and turn the unit OFF.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-
ries.
Caution on MD-Clip data
Do not attempt to record or edit a disc in which MD-Clip
data (still images, etc.) have been recorded. Otherwise,
the Clip data may be lost.
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.
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
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is
magnetized, the sound quality will dete-
riorate. In such a case, demagnetize the
head using a commercially available de-
magnetizer (head eraser).
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 af-
ter power plug is un-
plugged from power out-
let
Memory Backup for the MD Recorder Section
The contents of the memory are not stored on the
disc if the power cord is unplugged.
If there is a power failure or if the power cord is
unplugged, the recording or editing information
(normally recorded when the minidisc is removed)
may be erased or destroyed before it is recorded on
the minidisc. Once the information has disappeared,
it can not be recovered.
After recording or editing, always remove the
minidisc to record the recording or editing informa-
tion.
In case of difficulty
Clock display
MD recorder section
Amplifier section
"on/standby" status
(ON or STANDBY)
Last input selection
Volume control value
Tone control levels
AUX input level
Balance setting
Setting auto power save
Tuner section
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Auto/mono setting
Timer setting contents
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
Tape EQ.
Reverse mode