Kenwood XD-A900 - Manual (Page 61)

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)
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Preparation section
Basic
section
Application section
Knowledge sections
Cleaning the head section
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.
Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a
great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this
case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, and
restart the poeration after the condensation has dride up.
Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following
circumsatance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large
difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where
this unit is installed increases, etc.
Important Items
Note Note
Reference
Maintenance
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 avail-
able demagnetizer (head eraser).
Cleaning the heads and peripheral compo-
nents
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and
for longer service life, always keep the heads (re-
cording / 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.
Note related to transportation and movement
(CD player)
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following
operations.
1. Turn the power ON but do not load a disc.
2. Press the
6 key.
3. Wait a few seconds, and ensure that the display is as shown
below.
4. Wait for a few seconds then turn power off.
Sound Retrieval System manufactured under licence from SRS Labs,
Inc. “SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM” and the SRS Symbol
are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings
mode with the SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM.
Maintenance of the set
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may
cause discoloration.
In regardto contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for
they may deform the plastic component.
When your unit needs to be repaired, bring the entire set (Speakers
excluded) to your dealer.
Capstan
Pinch roller
Head
Tape guides
Cotton swab
Stored contents which are
cleared immediately when
power plug is unplugged from
power outlet Clock display
Stored contents which are
cleared in at least a day after
power plug is unplugged from
power outlet Amplifier
POWER status (ON or OFF)
Input selection
Volume control value
Balance level
Equalizer’s manual memory cre-
ated by the user
SRS 3D level
Tuner unit
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Program timer setting contents
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
DOLBY NR
Reverse mode
Memory backup function
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