Pioneer CT-S250 - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
When installing the deck, avoid locations with high
temperatures or humidity, and make sure that the deck
receives adequate ventilation.
■ Do not install the deck in locations subject to direct sunlight, or
near a space heater or other heating device, as this may cause
damage to the finish or internal parts.
■ Malfunctions may also result if the deck is installed in an
excessively humid or dusty location. Avoid installing the deck
next to kitchen counters or other locations subject to oily smoke
or humidity.
■ If the deck is placed directly on top of an amplifier, it may pick
up humming or other noise. Also, if the amplifier generates a
large amount of heat, the deck may malfunction.
■ If the deck is located near a television set, it may pick up
interference noise, which will be recorded as a whistling sound
on the tape. If this happens, move the deck further away from
the television set or turn the television set off when operating
the deck.
■ Do not place a cloth over the deck, or block the ventilation slots
in any way. The ventilation slots on this deck are necessary to
keep internal parts cool. If they are blocked, the deck may
malfunction.
CONDENSATION
When the deck is moved from a cold location to a warm location, or
when the temperature of the room changes suddenly, condensation
may form on the mechanical parts. This can adversely affect the
performance of the deck. If this occurs, wait for about one hour to
allow the deck to adjust to the room temperature. To prevent
condensation when heating a room, raise the temperature slowly.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLERS
AND CAPSTANS
The heads, pinch rollers and capstans are likely to get dirty quite
easily. If these parts particularly the heads, get dirty, the high
frequency components of a recording will not be reproduced and
the stereo balance will be impaired, resulting in a deterioration of
the playback sound. It is therefore recommended that the head
section be cleaned regularly.
1. Set the POWER switch to STANDBY.
2. Press the eject button to open the cassette door.
3. Dip a cleaning swab in cleaning fluid and use it to wipe the
heads, capstans and pinch rollers.
NOTE:
After cleaning the head section, do not had a tape until the cleaning
fluid has dried completely (about two or three minutes.)
DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS
After using the cassette deck for a period of time, the heads will
become magnetized. The same effect will occur if a magnetized
screwdriver, magnet or other magnetized object is brought too
close to the heads. When the heads become magnetized, high
frequency sounds will be lost during recording or playback, and
interference noise may also occur. The heads should be regularly
demagnetized with a head demagnetizer, which can be purchased
at most audio stores.
When demagnetizing the heads, make sure that the POWER switch
of the cassette deck is set to ON.
However, be sure to turn down
the amplifier's volume control to its lowest position, and
disconnect any headphones from their headphones jack. For
detailed instructions, refer to the operating instructions of the head
demagnetizer.
CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL
Clean the deck regularly with a soft cloth. If the front panel becomes
soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neutral detergent
(diluted in five to six parts of water), wring the cloth well, and wipe
the panel clean. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine
or alcohol because they will damage the panel finish.
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