Philips AZ5740 - Manual (Page 28)

Maintenance
Clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent •
solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasives.
Clean discs
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning •
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, •
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for analogue records.
Clean the disc lens
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc •
lens. To ensure good play quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD lens cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow
the instructions supplied with cleaner.
Clean the heads and the tape paths
To ensure good recording and •
play quality, clean the heads A, the
capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s)
C after every 50 hours of tape
operation.
Use a cotton swab slightly •
moistened with cleaning fluid or
alcohol.
You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once. •
Demagnetise the heads
Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer. •