User manual SHARP QT-CD7L

[. . . ] q When cleaning the heads , pinch roller , etc. , remove the AC power lead from the AC socket as the unit contains high voltages. Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility. [. . . ] Do not look at the pickup, and do not touch the pickup directly. Operation with AC power 2 Insert 6 "D" size batteries (UM/SUM-1, R20, HP-2 or similar) into Q Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction. Connect the AC power lead to the AC power input socket, then connect the AC power lead plug to an AC socket. Notes: q If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove the AC power lead from the AC socket. Q Connection of the AC power lead to the unit disconnects the batteries. Q Never use a power lead other than the one supplied. Replace the batteries when they become weak and/or recording or playback is impaired. This may occur even though radio broadcasts are audible. Remove the battery compartment cover, and insert your finger in the hole on the bottom of the unit to remove batteries. Q Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time. Q Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. During FM stereo reception, it automatically switches to monaural when the signal is weak. Q Do not use C-120 tapes, or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions. Q Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or pencil. Q Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab will protect the corresponding side from being erased. Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record again. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with the side to be played facing toward you. Precautions: q Be sure not to press the PLAY 1 and REWIND 2 buttons simultaneously, or the tape will become damaged. Q Before changing from one tape operation to another, press the STOP/EJECT s 7 button. Q Do not press the PAUSE 6 button whilst the fast forward or rewind operations are in progress. The F FWD 3 or REWIND 2 button will not be released when the tape end is reached. [. . . ] 3 Load a blank cassette into the cassette compartment with the 2 Load a tape into the cassette compartment with the side to be If fingerprints or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently with a dry cotton swab. Q Dirty heads, capstan or pinch roller can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. Q After long use, the deck's heads and capstan may become magnetised, causing poor sound. [. . . ]