Cassette Tapes - Pioneer CT-S99WR Operating Instructions Manual

CASSETTE TAPES
( CHECK CASSElTE BEFORE USE )
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Slack or protruding tape
If the tape protrudes from the cassette as shown in Fig. A or is slack,
the tape may run without passing between the capstan and the pinch
roller and so may be damaged. Take up the slack by inserting a pencil
through the reel hub and turning it as shown in Fig. A.
Some tapes provide a tape stopper to prevent tape slack . Make sure
that you remove the tape stopper before inserting the tape into the
deck.
Erasure prevention tabs
Cassette tapes are provided with erasure prevention tabs, as shown in
Fig . B, which act as a protection device to prevent the accidental
erasure of a recording which you want to keep . If you remove the
tabs, as shown in Fig . B, with a screwdriver you will be able to prevent
erasure if you accidentally set the tape deck to the recording mode by
depressing the REC switch.
To re-record, cover the tab opening with adhesive tape (Fig . C) .
NOTE:
Cassette tapes are provided with two tabs (A or 1 and B or 2) so
you can protect the recordings on both sides.
(HINTS ON HANDLING CASSElTE TAPES
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• Take care with the leader tape.
A leader tape is attached to the beginning of the cassette tape
(you cannot record on it) . It takes about 5 seconds for it to pass
through, so bear this point in mind when recording.
• Storing cassette tapes
Do not store your cassette tapes without putting them in their
cases since dust and dirt will adhere to them . Always store in a
location which is free from dust, dirt, oil, and magnetic effects.
• Do not use the C-120 tapes.
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The C-46, C-60 and C-90 tapes are most commonly used .
The C-120 tapes are not recommended because their mechanical
and electrical specifications vary .
Fig. B
Fig . C
REGARDING THE TAPE CASSElTE SENSOR
HOLES
This unit is equipped with an automatic tape selector function which
utilizes the sensor holes on the tape cassette to determine the type of
tape being used, in order to set the deck to match the tape's recording
bias and equalization .
• Do not use FeCr tapes with this unit.
• When using metal tapes, be sure the tape cassettes have sensor
holes.