PORTASTUDIO MF-P01
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Record-protecting cassettes
The record-protect tab on a cassette stops you
recording on that side when it is removed.
The MF-P01 also recognizes this protection, and will
not allow you to record on the side of a cassette
where this tab has been removed.
However, we suggest that you remove both tabs when
you want to protect a MF-P01 cassette. This will stop
you putting in the cassette the wrong way round and
recording over old material accidentally.
Playing back stereo cassettes
As mentioned earlier, the MF-P01 can play back
cassettes recorded on a stereo cassette recorder, using
tracks 1 and 2.
Also, if tracks 1 and 2 have been recorded on the MF-
P01, these cassettes can be played back on a stereo
cassette recorder.
However, if tracks 3 and 4 are used for recording on
the MF-P01, these cannot be played back on a stereo
cassette recorder.
Also, note that if a cassette has been recorded with
noise reduction, such as Dolby, etc., it will sound
strange when played back on the MF-P01. Any tapes
(tracks 1 and 2) recorded on the MF-P01 should be
played back without noise reduction on a stereo
recorder.
"Dolby" is a registered trademark of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
NOTE
Never use C120 cassettes with the MF-P01. The tape
in these cassettes is thin, and may stretch and break.
Cleaning the heads
You should clean the tape heads of the MF-P01
regularly to keep it working properly. Dirt and tape
oxide buildup on the heads will force the tape away
from the tape head gaps that record and playback.
Head cleaner will remove the dirt and restore the
sound quality.
In addition to affecting performance by coating the
heads, and keeping the tape away from the recording
and playback gaps, dirt and oxide in the tape path will
also act in the same way as very fine sandpaper,
which will wear down internal parts of the MF-P01,
and affect the recording in this way as well.
All of these problems can be avoided if you buy a
head cleaning kit such as the TEAC TZ-261 and keep
it with your MF-P01 for regular use. The kit consists
of head cleaner, cleaner for the rubber parts of the
MF-P01, and cotton-tipped swabs.
WARNING
Only use head and rubber cleaning fluid and cleaning
swabs designed for use with tape recorders. The use
of any other cleaning materials may cause damage to
the MF-P01.
Clean the heads and metal parts of the tape path
before every session with the MF-P01 and also after
every session.
1) Open the tape cassette cover.
2) Carefully clean the heads and metal parts as
shown in the illustration using a swab dipped in
the head cleaning fluid.
3) Dry off the heads with a dry swab.
Cleaning the pinch roller
You should also clean the rubber pinch roller at
regular intervals (at least once each day that you use
the MF-P01).
1) Open the tape cassette cover.
2) Press the PLAY key.
The pinch roller will engage with the capstan shaft
and start turning.
3) Press a swab dipped in the rubber cleaning fluid
against the right side of the pinch roller.
If you press the right side of the roller, the swab
will not get caught between the roller and capstan.
4) Dry the capstan with a dry swab and make sure
that there is no material on the pinch roller or
capstan before you insert a cassette.
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PINCH ROLLER
An introduction to the MF-P01
