Kenwood HM-383MD Instruction Manual

Kenwood HM-383MD Instruction Manual Manual pdf 77 page image

77Knowledge sectionsImportant ItemsImportant Items1 Remove the CD or MD from the unit.2 Press the MD 6 key.3 Press the CD 6 key.4 Wait for some time and verify that the dis-play becomes as shown in the figure.5 Wait a few seconds and turn the unit OFF.Note related to transportation and movementBefore transporting or moving this unit, carry out thefollowing operations.MaintenanceReferenceMaintenance of the unitWhen the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with asoft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.for these agents may cause discoloration.Do not use contact cleaners because it could causea malfunction. Be specially careful not to use con-tact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform theplastic component.In regard to contact cleanerCondensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit whenthere is a great difference in temperature between thisunit and the outside.This unit may not function properly if condensation oc-curs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours and re-start the operation after the condensation has dried up.Be specially cautious against condensation in a followingcircumstance:When this unit is carried from a place to another across alarge difference in temperature, when the humidity in theroom where this unit is installed increases, etc.Caution on condensationMemory backup functionStored contents which are cleared immediately whenpower plug is unplugged from power outlet :Clock displayStored contents which are cleared in at least a day afterpower plug is unplugged from power outlet :Amplifier section"on/standby" status (ON or STANDBY), Last input se-lection, Volume control value, Tone control levels,AUX input level, Setting auto power saveTuner sectionReceiving band, Frequency, Preset stations, Auto/mono setting, Timer setting contentsCassette deck sectionTransport direction, Tape EQ., Reverse modeMD recorder sectionRecording mode, recording speedCotton swabTape guidesPinch rollerHeadCapstanCleaning the head sectionThere are precisely alignedparts around the heads, in-cluding the tape guides.When cleaning, pay special attentionso as not to apply shock to them.Cleaning the heads and peripheralcomponentsCleaning the heads and peripheralcomponentsFor maintaining the best condition ofthe deck and for longer service life, al-ways keep the heads, capstan andpinch roller clean. To clean them, per-form the following:1. Open the cassette holder.2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alco-hol, clean the head, capstan andpinch roller carefully.Demagnetizing the headWhen the recording / playbackhead is magnetized, the soundquality will deteriorate. In such acase, demagnetize the head us-ing a commercially available de-magnetizer (head eraser).M D N O D I S CC D N O D I S CNoteNoteNote