Kenwood HM-332 Stereo System User Manual


 
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Knowledge section
In case of difficulty
Important Items
Maintenance of the unit
In regard to 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 plas-
tic component.
Cleaning the head section
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.
Note
Note
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is
magnetized, the sound quality will dete-
riorate. In such a case, demagnetize the
head using a commercially available de-
magnetizer (head eraser).
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.
Capstan
Pinch roller
Head
Tape guides
Cotton swab
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.
Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out
the following operations.
1 Remove the CD from the unit.
2 Press the CD 6 key.
3 Wait for some time and verify that the display
becomes as shown in the figure.
4 Wait a few seconds and turn the unit OFF.
Stored contents which are
cleared immediately when
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Stored contents which are
cleared in at least a day af-
ter power plug is un-
plugged from power out-
let
Clock display
Amplifier section
"on/standby" status
(ON or STANDBY)
Last input selection
Volume control value
Tone control levels
AUX input level
Balance setting
Setting auto power save
Tuner section
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Auto/mono setting
Timer setting contents
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
Tape EQ.
Reverse mode
Memory backup function
WARNING 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 LIMITED
OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when
there is a great difference in temperature between this
unit and the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation oc-
curs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the
power left ON, and restart the operation after the conden-
sation has dride up.
Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following
circumsatance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across
a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in
the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
Maintenance
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