Care
of
Your
Cassette
Tupe
Player
A
tape player that
is
not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound
quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should
be stored
in
their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause
failure
of
the. tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month or after every
SO
hours of use. If you notice a reduction
in
sound quality,
try
a known
good cassette to see
if
the tape
or
the
tape player is at fault. If this other
cassette
has
no
improvement
in
sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may be done
with
a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette. This system uses a cleaning cassette
with
pads which scrub the
tape head as the hubs
of
the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the
cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette at least three times
to
ensure thorough cleaning.
A
scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your Cadillac dealership.
You may also choose
a
non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses
a cassette
with
a fabric belt to clean
the
tape head. This type
of
cleaning
cassette
will
not eject.
It
may not clean
as
thoroughly
as
the
scrubbing type
cleaner.
Cassette tapes are subject to wear
and
the sound quality may degrade
over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape
is
in
good condition
before you have your tape player serviced.
Care
of
Your
Compact
Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them
in
their original cases or other
protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface
of
a
disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth
in
a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean
it,
wiping from the centcr to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up discs
by
grasping the outer edges
or
the
edge
of
the hole
and
the
outer edge.
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