Panasonic RX-CS710 - Record Prevention and Maintenance; Record Prevention Tabs; Unit Maintenance

RECORD PREVENTION TABS
Cassettes are provided with plastic tabs (as illustrated) to
prevent accidental erasing of a recording.
Recordings can be made only when the tab is intact.
There is one tab for each side of the tape. To preserve a
valuable recording, the tab(s) should be broken off with a
small screwdriver.
If you want to record on a track whose tab has already been
broken off, use cellophane tape to cover the hole, and
record.
Cellophane tape
MAINTENANCE
The head assembly, Capstan, and Pressure roller are in
constant contact with the tape. If these parts are dirty, the
sound quality will be impaired. Get into the habit of cleaning
the parts regularly (after every 10 hours or so of use) in
accordance with the procedure outlined below.
1. Open the Cassette Compartment cover by pressing the
Stop/Eject Button.
2. Press the Record Button while pushing the Erase
prevention lever (see the figure) located inside the
Cassette Compartment.
The Recording/playback head, Erase head, Capstan and
the Pressure roller can be seen. Clean them with a Cotton
swab.
Notes:
•If the heads are extremely dirty, clean them with a
soft cloth dampened with a little alcohol.
•Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such
as magnetic screwdrivers in contact with the head
assembly.
•Do not clean the plastic cabinet with benzine or
thinner. Clean it with a solution of soap and water.
•Avoid spray-type insecticides. Some insecticides
contain chemicals that could cause cabinet de¬
formation.