Tape operation / recording, Maintenance – Philips MC120 User Manual
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Tape Operation / Recording
6
For brief interruptions during recording, press
PAUSE. To resume recording, press PAUSE
again.
7
To stop recording, press STOP•OPEN.
Recording from the radio
1
Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to
radio stations).
2
Press STOP•OPEN to open the tape door.
3
Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the
tape door.
4
Press RECORD to start recording.
5
For brief interruptions, press PAUSE. To resume
recording, press PAUSE again.
6
To stop recording, press STOP•OPEN.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.
Cleaning Discs
● When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center
out.
● Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog records.
Cleaning the disc lens
● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths
● To ensure good recording and playback 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.
A
A B C
Demagnetizing the heads
● Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.
Recording from Aux
1
Select AUX source.
2
If necessary, prepare the additional appliance for
recording.
3
Press RECORD to start recording.