Philips MAS-300 - Manual (Page 23)

Tape Operation / Recording
Dubbing tapes
1 Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck Z
• Make sure both tapes have their full spool to the
left
2
Press
II
on tape deck 1 and followed by
3
Press ► on tape deck 2.
Recording will start automatically.
• Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the
tape only. To continue recording on the reverse
side, at the end of side A, flip the tape to side B
and repeat the procedure.
To stop dubbing
• Press aA on tape deck 1 and 2.
Notes:
- Dubbing of tapes is possibie only from tape
deck 2 to tape deck 1,
- To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same
length.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Cabinet
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detetgent 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) and (B), the capstanfs) ©,
and pressure rollerfs) ® 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.
Demagnetizing the heads
• Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer
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