The Singing Machine SMG - 299 - Manual (Page 17)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
POWER SWITCH
After using the SMG-299, turn off the power by
pressing the power switch.
CLEANING THE UNIT
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with plain luke-
warm water and wring dry. Never use benzol, ben-
zene or other strong chemical cleaners since these
could damage the finish or your unit. Do not use
spray cleaners on your Singing Machine. It is im-
portant that no liquid reaches the inside of the unit.
CLEANING TAPE HEAD
When the tape is running, magnetic tape residue,
powder and dust naturally accumulate on the
tape deck heads, capstan and pinch roller, when
they become too dirty, you will find:
• Sound quality deteriorates.
• The output sound level drops.
• The previous recording is not completely erased.
• Recording is not performance from the cassette
section, periodically clean the heads, pinch rollers
and capstans whenever an accumulation of dust
and red-brown oxide particles is noticed. To do
this, open the cassette compartments. Carefully
rub each head (4,5,8), pinch roller (3,7) and cap-
stan (2,6) with a cotton swab (1) moistened with
isopropyl alcohol or special head-cleaning fluid.
NOTE
* Screwdrivers and other metal objects should
never be allowed to come in contact with tape
heads.
These will scratch the sensitive surface caus-
ing damage to your tapes.
* Magnets or magnetized objects should not be
placed near tape heads.
COMPACT DISC
Handling Disc
Although the music tracks in the disc are covered
with a protective layer, it is still advisable to treat
the disc carefully. Ensure that you always pick up
discs by the edge, and put them back in their hold-
ers immediately after use.
CLEANING DISC
Cleaning will not normally be necessary. However,
should fingerprints, dust or dirt appear, you can
wipe them off with a soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe the
disc in a straight line from center to edge. You can
moisten the disc first if necessary.
CD PLAYER
The player mechanism is fitted with self-lubricating
bearings and must not be oiled or greased.
CLEANING THE CD LASER LENS
Sometimes dust or other foreign matter can cause
problems with the CD/CDG playing properly. Use a
CD-lens cleaning disc according to the cleaning
disc manufacturer ’s instructions. We recommend
you clean your laser lens every 10 hours of use or
every month whichever comes first. If cleaning the
lens doesn’t correct your problem, check the CD/
CDG disc to be sure it is free of dust, dirt or
scratches.
NOTE: Do not use the detergent
or abrasive cleaning agents,for
they can damage the disc.
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To prevent fire or shock haz-
ard, disconnect your stereo
system from the AC power
plug when cleaning.
Proprietary tape head cleaners are available
from most HI-FI retail outlets.