Panasonic SC-CH84M - Manual (Page 43)

Concerning cassette tapes Maintenance
Selection of cassette tapes
Cassette tapes of 100 minutes or longer:
These tapes are handy for their long playback and recording time but
be careful about repeatedly stopping and starting, rewinding and fast
forwarding these tapes in short intervals as they are thin, tend to
stretch and may become entangled in the deck mechanism.
Endless^apes
Failure to operate these tapes correctly may cause the tape to wind
around the revolving parts.
For this unit, it is recommended to use the tape which is appropriate
to the auto reverse mechanism.
Tape slack
Tape stack may cause the tape to break.
Remove the tab(s).
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the slot with adhesive tape.
Tape storage * •
Tapes can be damaged if stored in places such as those described
below.
•Where the temperature is high (35®C or higher) or where the humid­
ity is high (80% or higher)
•Where there is a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top of a
TV, etc.). Recording may become erased.
• In direct sunlight
Maintenance of external surfaces
To clean this unit, use a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a
soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
Wring the cloth weli before wiping the unit.
Wipe once again with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, or chemically treated
cloths to clean this unit. Such chemicals may damage the finish of
your system.
Tape head care
To assure sound quality for recording and playback, be sure to clean
the tape heads after approximately every 10 hours of use.
1. Press ^ OPEN to open the cassette holder.
2. Press POWER to put your stereo on standby.
3. Clean the heads, pinch roller and the capstan shaft with a cotton
swab {or with a soft, lint-free cloth) slightly moistened with isopro­
pyl alcohol.
Do not use any solution other than alcohol for head cleaning.
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