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About Cassette Tapes
.12o-minute (or longer) tapes
Because this tape is very thin, it might stretch during use, become
tangled with rotating parts in this unit, and/or tape movement
might not be stable.
oFe'Cr tape (TYPE lll)
The high range will be emphasized and a flat frequency response
characleristic cannot be obtained.
.Metal tape without detection holes in the cassette
Recordings will be very distorted. (There is no playback problem,
however.)
Metal tape
Detection holes
Maintenance
To assure good sound quality for recording and playback, be sure
to clean the heads after approximately every 10 hours of use.
1) Press the power "standby (; /on" switch to turn the unit off.
2) Press the eject button.
3) Clean the heads, pinch roller and the capstan shaft with a
cotton swab (or with a soft, lint-free cloth) slightly moistened
with alcohol.
Do not use any solution other than alcohol for head cleaning.
Record/Play Head
lf the tape ih the cassette is loose, the tape can easily break during
use or otherwise be damaged.
Never touch the tape itself, or attempt to pull it out ol the cassette.
Use a pencil or similar
object to take up the
slack.
Tape can be damaged if it is stored in places such as described
below.
rWhere the temperature is high (95'F/35"C or higher) or where the
humidity is high (80% or higher).
oWhere there is a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top of
a TV, etc.).
oln direct sunlight.
In order to maintain good sound quality during recording and
playback, it is recommended that the heads should be demagne-
tized if distortion or poor sound quality persist after cleaning the
heads.
lf the heads become magnetized, they could create noise in
recordings, loss of high-frequency response, or erasure of valuable
recordings. Several types of head demagnetizers are available and
may be purchased at local electronics supply stores. Follow the
instructions that are supplied with the device.
.Do noi bring any type ol metal objects or tools such as magnetic
screwdrivers in contacl with the head assembly.
To clean this unit, use a soft, dry cloth.
For very dirty surfaces, dip a soft cloth in a weak soap-and-water
solution and wring well. After cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, or a chemically treated
cloth to clean this unit.
Such chemicals may damage the unit's finish.
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