Technics RS-DC10 - Page 58

Maintenance Procedures
Cleaning the head section
Any dust or dirt on the head section (where the tape *If the playback quality improves after cleaning but it then
makes contact) will impair the quality of recording and deteriorates after only several recording and playback
playback. Obtain the optional cleaning tape and play it operations, chances are that the cassette tape has
back once. : rie - --yeached the end of its service life. Use anew cassette -
tape instead.
| ; eConsuit your dealer if the quality is not improved even
1 Always be sure to use the optional cleaning tape after the head section has been cleaned.
to clean the deck’s head section. @The cleaning tape cannot be used for recording or
Do not use a demagnetizer.
Under no circumstances must a demagnetizer
; for analog cassette decks be used since it may
| damage the head section.
| playback. (Read through the instructions accompanying
| this tape as well.)
Operation Notes
Always keep the cassette holder closed. The top of the deck will become hot during use,
If itis left open, dust will accumuiate in the but this Is perfectly normai.
mechanism and cause tape playback or recording Pats hs
performance to deteriorate. Do not touch the inside of When carrying or storing the unit, take care not to
the cassette holder. subject It to any severe shocks.
When storing or transporting the unit, be sure aiso to
if the unit is not used for extended periods, remove the cassette tape.
remove the cassette tape.