Sony MHC-GX555 Operating Instructions Manual page 33

Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc wilh a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc froiil the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such is hot air ducts_ nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When INs occurs, it may not be
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The R)llowing types of disc should not be used:
Rentd or used discs x_ith attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seah The perimeter of Ihe
seal on the disc is tacky.
Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that li:els tacky when touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, _:_aneland controls _ith a soft cloth
slightly moistened wilh mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohoh
To save a tape permanently
o_er, break olT the cassette tab from side A or B as
ilhlstrated.
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If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Othcr_ ise, the ta_:_emay
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is rely' elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after eveU 10 hours of use. Be
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a
separately sold du-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning
cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the ta_:_eheads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every, 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
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6"
33GB