Sharp RP-7700H - Equipment Maintenance and Care; Stylus Care and Replacement; Internal Component Maintenance; External Cabinet Cleaning

MAINTENANCE
@
Cleaning
the
stylus
A
dirty
stylus
will
cause
noise
and
poor
sound
quality.
Use
a
stylus
cleaning
kit
(consult
your
Sharp
dealer)
and
brush
off
the
dirt
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
@
Do
not
brush
in
the
opposite
direction
or
from
side
to
side,
since
this
can
damage
the
stylus.
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Replacing
the
stylus
When
the
sound
quality
drops,
replace
the
stylus
with
a
new
one
{part
No.
STY-155,
consult
your
Sharp
dealer).
Remove
the
old
stylus
by
pulling
it
downwards
gently,
and
push
the
new
stylus
into
place
as
shown.
@ Internal care
@
Dirty
heads,
capstans,
pinch
rollers
and
tape
problems
cause
poor
sound
and
tape
jams.
Clean
these
parts
with
a
cotton
swab
moistened
with
commercial
head/pinch
roller
cleaner
or
isopropyl!
alcohol.
;
@
After
long
use,
the
deck’s
heads
and
capstans
will
become
magnetised,
causing
poor
sound.
Demagnetise
these
parts
once
every
30
hours
of
playing/recording
time
by
using
a
commercial
tape
head
demagnetiser.
Read
the
demagnetis-
er’s
instructions
carefully
before
use.
@
External
care
@
Periodically
wipe
the
cabinet
clean
with
a
soft
cloth
and
dilute
soap
solution,
then
wipe
with
a
dry
cloth.
@
Do
not
use
chemically
treated
cleaning
cloths
or
other
chemi-
cals.
(See
Precautions.)
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