Panasonic RQ-V185 - Maintenance; Cleaning the Playback Mechanism

Maintenance
The head assembly, capstans, and pressure rollers are in constant
contact with the tape. If these parts are dirty, the sound quality will be
impaired. Periodically, clean these parts as shown below.
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1 Open the cassette compartment cover.
2 Pres.s the playback button. The playback head, capstans and
pressure rollers can be seen. Clean them with a cotton swab.
If the head assembly is extremely dirty, clean it with a cotton swab
dampened with a little alcohol.
The use of cleaning tapes is not recommended, as some are abra¬
sive and may cause premature wear of the heads. Simply, clean the
head assembly as described.
Do not clean the plastic cabinet with benzine or thinner. Clean it with
a cloth, dampened in a mild solution of soap and water. Avoid
excessive moisture.
Avoid spray-type insecticides. Some insecticides contain chemicals
that could cause cabinet deformation.
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