Sony tc-sd1 Manual De Usuario
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Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty
When the tape heads become dirty
— the sound is distorted
— there is a decrease in sound level
— the sound drops out
— the tape does not erase completely
— the tape does not record.
— there is a decrease in sound level
— the sound drops out
— the tape does not erase completely
— the tape does not record.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
Demagnetising the tape heads
Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts
that has contact with the tape after every 20 to 30
hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetising cassette.
that has contact with the tape after every 20 to 30
hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetising cassette.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or
benzene, since they may damage the finish.
detergent solution.
Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or
benzene, since they may damage the finish.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
your tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording,
cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However,
be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow
the tape player to automatically detect the type of
tape.
cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However,
be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow
the tape player to automatically detect the type of
tape.
Tab of side A
Tab of side B
Detector slots
Side A
Detector slots
Break off the
cassette tab
of side A
cassette tab
of side A
Precautions (continued)
Tape type:
CrO
CrO
2
/METAL
NORMAL