Using Cassette Tapes; Tapes You Should Avoid; Protecting Your Recordings; Proper Installation And Maintenance Of This Unit - Pioneer XV-EV51 Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information

Using cassette tapes

The tape of a cassette is quite easily damaged
and loose tape can jam in the tape deck
mechanism. If the tape has become unwound,
use a pen or pencil to wind it back on to the
spool.
When not using cassettes, always store in the
case. Store cassettes away from magnetic
fields, excessive heat, humidity, dust or oil.
Before recording on a tape, wind the tape on
past the leader tape (about the first 3 or 4
seconds of each side).

Tapes you should avoid

Since tapes longer than 90 minutes are so thin,
they are more susceptible to jamming in the
tape deck mechanism and other trouble such
as irregular winding. Avoid using cassette tapes
longer than 90 minutes.

Protecting your recordings

You can protect an important recording against
accidental erasure by breaking the erase-
protect tab(s) with a small screwdriver.
Erase-protect tab (For side A)
Erase-protect tab (For side B)
If you want to re-record on an erase-protected
cassette, cover the space left by the broken tab
with self-adhesive tape.
• If you're using Type II (High/CrO2) tapes,
make sure you don't also cover the tape-
type detection holes.
Proper installation and
maintenance of this unit

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to
come, so please bear in mind the following
points when choosing a suitable location for it:
Do...
 Use in a well-ventilated room.
 Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as
a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Don't...
✗ Use in a place exposed to high tempera-
tures or humidity, including near radiators
and other heat-generating appliances.
✗ Place on a window sill or other place
where the player will be exposed to direct
sunlight.
✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp
environment.
15
83
En