RECORDING
FROM
Dynamic or electrostatic (condenser) type microphones
low impedance can be used with this cassette deck.
Left
microphone
ERASING
RECORDED
Previously
recorded
material
ever new material
is re-recorded
erase a previously
recorded tape without
the instructions
at right.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
THE
TAPE
Record/playback
Erase
head
CLEANING
MECHANICAL
Dust or magnetised particles attached to the capstan or pinch
roller are the direct cause of uneven tape speed during recording
and playback.
This is the cause of ' 'wow"
tape speed variations below and above normal speed. The
capstan or pinch roller should therefore be thoroughly cleaned
with
a soft
lint-free
cloth
alcohol (methylated
spirit).
CLEANING
THE
CABINET
When the cabinet becomes dirty,
in diluted detergent.
Then use a dry cloth to wipe dry.
MICROPHONES
Right
microphone
TAPES
will
be erased automatically
onto
the tape.
If it is desired
recording over it, follow
HEADS
head
Capstan
Pinch
PARTS
and *'flutter",
or cotton
swab
partially
soaked
clean with a soft cloth dipped
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with
To record in stereo, plug a pair of microphones into the MIC
sockets.
To record either the right or left channel in mono, plug a
single
microphone
(MIC)
socket.
d
Follow
the procedure
CEIVER. Refer to the instructions on page 6.
when-
Place the tape to be erased into the cassette compartment.
to
Push the AUX button
Do not connect
the receiver SA-116H/E.
Slide the RECORD
Push the REC button. This will automatically engagethe
PLAY button and begin erasing the tape.
Clean the heads frequently
Dirt on the heads will impair the sound quality
and playback.
roller
There are two methods for head cleaning:
A. The simpler method
able at most audio stores.
with
the cleaning
B. The heads can be also cleaned manually:
Push the EJECT
compartment
compartmen
Wipe the
that
has been partially
spirit),
until
deposits.
DEMAGNETISING
When *the head i; used for a long time, it is sometimes
ised to
a certain
when
magnetised
namely
are brought near the head. As a result, treble deteriorates,
noise
is recorded
in
tapes.
Occasionally
use a head demagnetiser
retailers
and demagnetise
supplied with the head demagnetiser.
LUBRICATION
The unit
has been lubricated
any further
lubrication.
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into
the
RIGHT
or LEFT
for
RECORDING
on the receiver SA-116H/E.
anything
to the AUX
sockets on the rear of
level fine control
to
to
remove
dust and tape residue.
is to use a head cleaning cassette, avail-
Follow
the instructions
cassette.
button
in order
door.
Remove the cassette tape from
t.
heads with
a soft
lint-free
soaked
in alcohol
the
heads are free of all dirt
THE
HEADS
degree.
Furthermore,
it
metals.
such
as screwdrivers,
and
noise is introduced
into
that's sold at most audio
the head according
at the factory
microphone
FROM
THE
RE-
'1—10" position.
of both recording
supplied
to open the cassette
the
cloth
or cotton
swab
(methylated
and residue
magnet-
is also magnetised
pincettes,
etc.
a ' •za"
important
music
to the instructions
and does not need