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Care of Your
Cassette
Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound
quality,
ruined
cassettes
or a
damaged mechanism.
Cassette tapes
should
be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
If they aren't,
they
may
not
operate properly or cause
failure of the tape player.
Your tape plaver should be cleaned regularly each month or after every
SO
hours of &e. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known
good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is
at fault. If this other
cassette bas no improvement i n sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette.'This system uses a cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the
tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. I t is normal for the
cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least three times to
ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available tllrough
your
Cadillac dealership.
You ma!' also choose a nan-scrubbing action. wet-type cleaner which uses
a cassetie with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.This tvpe of cleaning
cassette will not e-iect. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner.
Cassette tapes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade
over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition
before you have your tape player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other
protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a
disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean
it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up
discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer
edge.
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