Sharp VZ-2000H Mode D'emploi page 16

_ MAINTENANCE
a] CLEANING THE HEADS
lf dirt or powder from the magnetic coating collects on the surfaces which
directly contact the tape, {such as the heads, capstan, pinch roller, etc.) the
sound quality produced can be weak or irregular. It is therefore necessary
to regularly clean the head surfaces.
Remove the cassette compartment lid and wipe the heads gently with a
cotton swab. (Swab may be moistened with alcohol when cleaning espe-
cially dirty heads.}
Notes
* Do not apply excessive pressure to the heads during cleaning to avoid
upsetting the precise adjustment of their positions.
* Check that the STOP ( m@) button is pushed and the deck is in the
stop mode when closing the cassette holder.
Remove the cassette tape if present, and close the cassette holder.
Turn the two release knobs to the left (anti-clockwise) and remove the
cassette compartment lid.
3» Dip a cotton swab in alcoho! and clean the heads, capstan and pinch
roller.
Release knob
Cotton swab
Cassette compartment lid
Heads Capstan
2| CLEANING THE CARTRIDGE STYLUS
\ecumulated dust or dirt on the record stylus will produce noise during
ecord play and may cause damage to the stylus tip or record itself.
) Push the POWER switch to the "mON" position.
) Push the "PHONO" input selector button.
} Open the player door by pushing the DOOR OEPN button.
Y Push the cartridge forward (44) button until the cartridge reaches a
point near the centre position.
Push the POWER switch again to the "STAND-BY" position.
Clean stylus with a stylus tip cleaner (not supplied) in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
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Note
Since the stylus is a delicate
instrument, never clean it with
your finger or any other object
which could cause damage.
switch to the ""mON" position. 7,
Make sure the cartridge has returned to its rest position before pushing
the POWER switch again to the "BESTAND-BY" position.
3 | CABINET CARE
lean the cabinet and operation panei by wiping with a soft cloth dipped
1 neutral cleanser.
Note
Do not use chemical cloths or strang organic chemicals or oils such as
benzine, thinner, etc., since this me. cause clouding, cracking or paint
removal. Avoid using insecticides near the unit,
| 4 | CLEANING THE DUST COVER
@ Remove the four philips {+} screws holding the dust cover.
@ Remove the dust cover.
® Wipe the dust cover with a soft cloth soaked with a cleaning solution.
Q@ When finished cleaning, attach in the reverse order.
[5 || DEMAGNETIZING THE TAPE HEAD SECTION |
When the tape heads have been used for a lang time, they sometimes be-
come magnetized. They may also become magnetized when magnetic
metals, such as screwdrivers, etc., are held near them. As a result, treble
quatity deteriorates and a humming noise may appear on the record-
ing. Use any commercially available head demagnetizer after approximate-
ly 30 hours of use and demagnetize the heads according to the procedure
explained below.
Remove the cassette tape if present, and close the cassette holder.
Turn the two release knobs to the left (anti-clockwise) and remove the
cassette compartment lid. (See "CLEANING THE HEADS" at left.}
Push the POWER switch to the ""mON"" position.
Push the PLAY ( » } button ta make the head section more easily
accessible.
Push the POWER switch to the "STAND-BY" position.
Turn on the head demagnetizer.
Hold the tip of the head demagnetizer above the head without touch-
ing it. Move the head demagnetizer slowly back and forth about 4—5
times. Carefully move the head demagnetizer from the head to the
capstan and repeat process.
Remove the demagnetizer slowly from the unit to distance of some
30cm (twelve inches) and turn demagnetizer off.
Push the POWER switch again to the '"®ON"' position.
Push the STOP ( m} button.
Push the POWER switch again to the "BESTAND-BY" position.
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Notes
* Be careful not to remove demagnetizer quickly from the head surface
or turn the demagnetizer off near the head since this may magnetize
the head instead of demagnetizing it.
* Carefully read the demagnetizer instruction manual.
Capstan
Demagnetizer
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