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Pioneer DC-Z85 Operating Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE HEAD SECTION

REPLACING THE STYLUS

See Fig. [13].

@ Head

@ Capstan

@ Pinch roller

The heads, capstan and pinch roller are parts which are liable to get

dirty quite easily. In particular, if the heads are dirty, the high fre-

quency components of the sound will not be reproduced and the ste-

reo balance will be impaired, resulting in a deterioration of sound

quality. It is therefore recommended

that the head section be

cleaned regularly.

CT button to open the cassette door.

® Dip a cleaning swab into head cleaning fluid and use it to wipe the

head, capstan, and pinch rollers. Wait 2—3 minutes till cleaning

fluid dri

NOTE:

heads are mounted at an angled position.

DEMAGNETIZING THE HEAD

The recording/playback head becomes magnetized when you use

sette deck for prolonged periods of time. This results in noise

being generated and the treble dropping off during recording and

playback. The recording/playback head should therefore be demag-

netized regularly with a commonly sold head demagnetizer.

When demagnetizing the head, switch power ON to the cassette

deck amplifier. To avoid adversely affecting the cassette deck ampli-

fier and speakers, be sure to set the volume level to 0. Also discon-

nect the

headphone plug from the PHONES jack.

For further details, refer to the operating instructions accompanying

your head demagnetizer.

NOTE:

Do not hold a screwdriver, metal objects or magnets close to the

heads,

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES

@ Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

@ When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in

some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and

wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use

furniture wax or cleaners.

¢ Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays and other chemi-

cals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.

1. Remove the stylus gently. (See Fig.

[14].)

2. Attach the new stylus to the cartridge.

® Cartridge

@® Stylus

NOTE:

800 to 1,000 hours. (After about one year if you play records about

two hours everyday. However, the stylus may need to be replaced

earlier depending on the way it is used.)

tort the sound reproduction. Remember to replace the stylus atthe

earliest possible date.

® Always use the PIONEER "PN-210" as a replacement stylus,

° Always ask for a genuine PIONEER replacement stylus.