Kenwood XD-A950DV Instruction Manual

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67KnowledgeXD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y)/2Important itemsCleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral componentsFor maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep theheads (recording / 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 the head (recording / playback / erase),capstan and pinch roller carefully.Demagnetizing the headWhen the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate. Insuch a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available demagnetizer (headeraser).There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides.When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.NoteNoteCotton swabHeadCapstanPinch rollerTape guidesMaintenance of the SetWhen the front panel, the case, etc. becomes dirty, wipe with asoft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, alcohol, etc., as these cancause discoloration.In regard to contact cleanersDo not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, forthey may deform the plastic component.MaintenanceCaution on condensationCondensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there isa great difference in temperature between this unit and theoutside.This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. Inthis case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON,and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up.Be specially cautious against condensation in a fol-lowing circumstance:When this unit is carried from a place to another across a largedifference in temperature, when the humidity in the room wherethis unit is installed increases, etc.ReferenceStored contents which arecleared immediately whenpower plug is unpluggedfrom power outlet.Stored contents which arecleared in at least a week af-ter power plug is unpluggedfrom power outlet.Clock displayAmplifier sectionLast input selectionVolume control valueSurround settingTuner sectionReceiving bandFrequencyPreset stationsTuning mode settingProgram timer settingcontentsCassette deck unitTransport directionReverse modeMemory backup functionWARNING NOTICE:IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPY-RIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITH-OUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS.ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAIL-ABLE TAPES OR DISC SHOULD CONTACT THE ME-CHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIM-ITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.Note related to transportation and movementBefore transporting or moving this unit, carry out thefollowing operations.1 Remove the discs and tapes from the unit.2 Press the 6 key of the DVD/CD.3 Wait a few seconds and turn the unit OFF.