Tape Tips; Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality - Optimus SCP-86 Owner's Manual

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TAPE TIPS

The following tips can help you get the best perfor-
mance and the longest life from your SCP-86.
Note: For the best performance, use only regular
length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. Long-
playing cassette tapes, such as C-120s, are not
recommended because they are extremely thin and
can tangle easily.
RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND
SOUND QUALITY
After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape
might become tightly wound on the reels. This can
cause playback sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape
from the beginning to the end of one side, then com-
pletely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently
tapping each side of the cassette's outer shell on a
flat surface.
Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette
when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or
allow any sharp objects near the cassette.
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