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CASSETTE CARE
Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are:
1) Tape Jamming – Leading to uneven speed in playback, and
2) Tape Tangling – Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of the mechanism.
To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions should be
observed:
•
Check that there are no loose layers of tape visible through the cassette center window
(see Fig. 1). Take up any loose layers, using a pencil or hexagonal barrelled ballpoint pen,
before inserting the cassette into the machine (see Fig.2)
•
If the cassette feels tight while performing operation shown (see Fig.2), the tape may be
jamming due to ridges formed in the winding of the tape (visible through the center
window). These may be removed, in most cases, by fast winding of the cassette from one
end to the other and back again.
•
Use only well-known brands of tape. Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.
Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not touch the
tape surfaces.
HEAD CLEANING
For continued high performance from your cassette deck, periodically clean the head, pinch
roller, and capstan. We recommend cleaning after every 20-30 hours of operation. To clean
the tape deck, press the STOP/EJECT key to open the deck door. Remove any tape in the
deck. Make sure that the power to the unit is OFF. Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl
alcohol or a special head cleaning fluid. Carefully rub the face of each head, pinch roller,
and capstan with the moistened
cotton swab
1. Cotton Swab
2. Capstan
3. Pinch Roller
4. Erase
5. Tape Head
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