HEAD
CLEANING
While GX heads
do
not
require a great deal
of
cleaning,
if
old tape
or
tape which bas been spliced is used, head
cleaning is recommended.
It
is especially
important
that
the
heads be clean prior
to
recording. Remove
the
Head Cover
and clean
the
heads
with
a stiff
cotton
swab dipped in
cleaning fluid (Akai Head Cleaning
Kit
HC-500 is highly
recommended).
The
capstan shaft,
tape
lifter and
other
parts over which
the
tape travels should also
be
cleaned.
•
Do
not
use
chlorothane
as
the
rubber
parts
will
deteriorate.
HEAD
DEMAGNETIZING
Normally.
the
steel pole pieces which form
part
of
the
recording
and
playback head become slightly magnetized.
The
effect
of
magnetization will cause considerable
drop
out
or
introduce noise
into
your
recordings. Therefore,
it
is
recommended
that
head demagnetizing be performed
periodically. This can be accomplished with a bulk de-
magnetizer
by
bringing
it
close
to
the
heads and making
severa! small circular motions over ali head surface areas as
weil as
the
head housing.
• Be
sure
to
eut
off
the
power
of
the
unit,
prior
to
demagnetizing
the
heads.
•
Both
prongs
of
the
demagnetizer
should
be
covered
with
masking
tape
to
prevent
the
heads
from
being
scratched
.
•
Do
not
use
magnetized
tools
in
the
vicinity
of
the
heads.
•
Read
the
demagnetizer's
instructions
carefully
before
operation.
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