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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE
Types of Cassette
Use only good quality cassettes for making recordings.
The use of C120 cassettes is NOT recommended in this machine.
Protecting Recording
Normally, anything recorded on the tape is automatically erased when new recording is
made. It is possible to protect your recording from accidental erasure by removing the tabs
found on the rear of the cassette.
All prerecorded cassette are protected in this way to prevent accidental erasure of the
commercial recording.
Cleaning discs
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth, wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not wipe in circular motion.
Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analogue records.
Cleaning the disc lens
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback
quality, clean the disc lens with CD lens cleaner or any commercially available cleaner.
Cleaning the heads and tape path
To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s) and
pressure roller(s) after every 50 hours of tape operation.
Use a cotton swab slight moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
