Kenwood HM-381MD - Manual (Page 68)

HM-381MD (En)
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Knowledge section
Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral components
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always
keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.
To clean them, perform the following:
1.Open the cassette holder.
2.Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback /
erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will
deteriorate. In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available
demagnetizer (head eraser).
Maintenance
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides.
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.
Note Note
Cotton swab
Head
Capstan
Pinch roller
Tape guides
Maintenance of the Set
When the front panel, the case, etc. becomes dirty, wipe
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, alcohol, etc., as
these can cause discoloration.
In regard to contact cleaners
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a mal-
function. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners
containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.
Important Items