Kenwood XD-500 User Manual - Page 55

Important Items Maintenance 55 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Cleaning the head section Cotton swab Capstan Head Pinch roller Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (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 head When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate. In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available demagnetizer (head eraser). Tape guides There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. Note When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them. Maintenance of the set When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration. In regardto contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component. Preparation section Basic section Application section Reference Beware of condensation When water vapor comes into contact with the surface of a cold material, condensation is produced. If condensation occurs, correct operation may not be possible, or the unit may not function correctly. This is not a malfunction, however, and the unit should be dried-out. (To do this, turn the ON/STANDBY switch ON and leave the unit as it is for several hours.) Sound Retrieval System manufactured under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. "SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM" and the SRS Symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings mode with the SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM. Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Note related to transportation and movement (CD player) Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following operations. 1. Turn the power ON but do not load a disc. 2. Ensure that the display is as shown below. EX.BASS CD CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP NO DIsC MANUAL 1 2 3 VOL. 3 45 6 B 2 REV.MODE 7 1 RUNNING 16 INDICATOR 8 15 9 14 10 13 12 11 3. Wait for a few seconds then turn power off. Be especially careful in the following conditions: ÷ When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place, and there is a large temperature difference. ÷ When a heater starts operating. ÷ When the unit is brought from an air-conditioned place to a place of high temperature with high humidity. ÷ When there is a large difference between the internal temperature of the unit and the ambient temperature, or in conditions where conden- sation occurs easily. Memory backup function Stored contents which are cleared immediately when power plug is unplugged from power outlet Clock display Stored contents which are cleared in at least a day after power plug is unplugged from power outlet Amplifier POWER status (ON or OFF) Input selection Volume control value Equalizer's manual memory created by the user SRS 3D level Tuner unit Receiving band Frequency Preset stations Program timer setting contents Cassette deck unit Transport direction DOLBY NR Reverse mode When your unit needs to be repaired, bring the entire set (Speakers excluded) to your dealer. Knowledge sections