Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Using Cassette Tapes
Tape Handling:
● Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette tape's hub
and take up any slack tape.
● Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dust and dirt.
● Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive shocks.
● As C-120 tapes are physically weak and could become
entangled in the transport mechanism, do not use them.
Do not store tapes in the following places:
● On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight or in any other places with high temperatures.
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Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where they would be exposed to strong magnetic
fields.
● Where humidity is high or in dirty, dusty places.
Head Maintenance
The head and tape path should be cleaned and demagnetized periodically. Please use a cassette
type head cleaning tape and demagnetizer. For specific details on the proper use of either item,
please read each item's instruction manual.
Maintaining Vinyl Records
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Do not touch the record's grooves. Only handle
records by edges or label.
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Make sure your hands are clean. Skin oils from even
clean hands can leave a residue on the record
surface that will gradually deteriorate the quality of
your record.
● Keep your records away from dust. Store in a cool, dry place.
● Keep records in sleeves and jackets when not in use to avoid dust and scratches.
● Store records upright on edges. Records stored horizontally will bend and warp.
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Do not expose records to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature. Long exposure to
high temperatures will warp records.
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Do not store records in the trunk of a car.
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Store records in an area with a stable temperature
and low humidity.
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Should the record become dirty, gently wipe surface
in a circular motion, using a soft anti-static cloth.
How to Replace the Stylus
The stylus should last about 50 hours under normal use. However, it is recommended that the stylus
be replaced as soon as you notice a change in sound quality. Prolonged use of a worn-out stylus
may damage the record. Wear and tear on the stylus will be accelerated when playing 78 RPM
records. The higher speed of 78 RPM records can wear the stylus more quickly.
Caution:
● Do not bend the stylus.
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To avoid injury, do not touch the needle.
● Turn off the unit's power before you replace the stylus.
● Keep out of the reach of children.