Sony TPS-L2 - Page 13

MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the head
Keeping the tape head in a clean condition is essential to the
proper operation of the cassette player. Accumulations of dust
and tape oxides on the head will result in sound drop-outs, a loss
of high frequencies and excessive tape wear.
To clean the head:
@ Open the Cassette Compartment lid. Remove the cassette, if
present.
@ Depress the A button to move the Playback Head out for
easier access.
© Moisten a cotton swab or a soft cloth with denatured alcohol,
and gently wipe the Playback Head, Capstan and Pinch Roller
over which the tape travels.
Playback Head
Capstan
Pinch Roller
® Avoid catching the cotton between the Pinch Roller and
Capstan.
@ Press the STOF button to release the A button.
@ Do not insert a cassette if the head is protruding; first press
the STOF button.
® Do not insert a cassette before the alcohol has dried com-
pletely.
Cleaning the casing
Clean the casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water
ora mild detergent solution. Do not use solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner as they may mar the finish of the casing.
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