XD-981MD (En)
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Preparation section
Basic section
Application section
Knowledge sections
In case of difficulty
Important Items
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is magne-
tized, the sound quality will deteriorate. In such
a case, demagnetize the head using a commer-
cially available demagnetizer (head eraser).
Cleaning the head section
Cleaning the heads and peripheral com-
ponents
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and
for longer service life, always keep the heads (re-
cording / 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.
Maintenance
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 acci-
dentally.
For B side
For A side
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct sunlight,
or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the cassette tapes away
from any magnetic field.
To re-record
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
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.
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2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of
the unit.
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very
thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easily
broken. It is recommended that these tapes not be used
with this unit to prevent possible damage.
Notes
Notes
Notes on cassette tape
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
Cotton swab
Head
Capstan
Pinch roller
Tape guides
