Kenwood X-W320 Instruction Manual

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X-W320 (En)7Cleaning the heads and peripheral com-ponentsFor maintaining the best condition of the deck andfor longer service life, always keep the head (record-ing/playback/erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.To clean them, perform the following:1. Open the cassette holder.2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean thehead (recording/playback/erase), capstan andpinch roller carefully.Demagnetizing the headWhen the recording/playback head is magnetized,the sound quality will be deteriorated. In such acase, demagnetize the head using a commerciallyavailable demagnetizer (head eraser).CapstanThere are precisely aligned parts aroundthe heads, including the tape guides.When cleaning, pay special attention soas not to apply shock to them.Cotton swabMaintenancePinch rollerTape guidesHeadNoteNoteBeware of condensationWhen water vapor comes into contact with the surface of coldmaterial, water drops are produced.If condensation occurs, correct operation may not be possible, orthe unit may not function correctly.This is not a malfunction, however, and the unit should be dried.(To do this, turn the POWER switch ON and leave the unit as it is forseveral hours.)Be especially careful in the following conditions:¶When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place, and thereis a large temperature difference.¶When a heater starts operating.¶When the unit is brought from an air-conditioned place to a place ofhigh temperature with high humidity.¶When there is a large difference between the internal temperature ofthe unit and the ambient temperature, or in conditions where conden-sation occurs easily.WARNING NOTICE:IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGMENT OF COPYRIGHTTO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THEPERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONEWISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPESOR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPY-RIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PER-FORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufac-tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.TemperatureThe appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, orfreezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above+5°C (41°F).Cleaning the head sectionCleaningUnplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do notuse volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, orbenzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.Caution against contact revitalizerDo not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for theymay deform the plastic componente.Unplug power cordReference notesInformation that you should know on cassette deck and tape