Maintenance. Philips FWM377

Tape Operation/Recording

Maintenance

Cleaning the Cabinet

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Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

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When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the centre out.

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Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

Cleaning the disc lens

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After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips

CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths

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To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads

A

, the capstan(s)

B

, and pressure roller(s)

C

after every 50 hours of tape operation.

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Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.

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You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once.

C B A B C

Demagnetising the heads

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Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer.

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