Tape Hints; Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality; Erasing A Cassette Tape; Erase-Protection Tabs - RCA SCT-560 Owner's Manual

TAPE HINTS

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 completely
rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping
each side of the cassette' s outer shell on a flat surface.
Note: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping
it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp
objects near the cassette.

ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE

If you no longer want a recording, you can record over it
or erase it.
To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The
cassette deck records over the previous recording.
To erase a cassette tape, turn off the input source and set
to and press
REC LEVEL MIN
Then press 3 or 2 to begin recording. To erase the entire
cassette tape, let the tape record to the end of both sides.
You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a
bulk tape eraser, available at your local Radio Shack store.

ERASE-PROTECTION TABS

Most cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs — one
for each side of the tape. When a tab is in place, you can
erase or record on that tape side.
To protect your recordings from being accidentally erased
or recorded over, carefully break off the erase-protection
tabs, using a screwdriver or similar tool.
Note: Breaking off the tabs does not prevent a bulk tape
eraser from erasing the tape.
(¶).
RECORD
Side A Tab
If you later decide to erase or record over the tape, you
can place a piece of tape over the holes.
Note: When covering the holes, cover only the place that
was originally protected by the plastic tab.
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