Cassette Tapes - RCA SoundTrak RP-7946 Use And Care Manual

FOR CASSETTE DECK
CLEANING THE ,HEADS
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Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape will, in time, build up
on the parts that come in direct contact with the tape. These
deposits can cause incomplete erasure, a "muffled" sound dur-
ing playback, and may prevent Automatic Stop.
With the cassette door open and the PLAY button pushed down,
the parts indicated can be cleaned (gently) with a head cleaner.
PLAVlRECORD PlNCH
S~)ICE HEAD WHEEL
Clean areas indicated after every 40 hours of use.
Always unplug the power cord while cleaning and allow 30 minutes
drying time when using a liquid cleaner.
Another convenient method is to use cassette head cleaning tape.
CASSETTE TAPES
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Loose or slack cassette tapes.
A tape that is loose or slack inside the cassette may result in
scratches on the tape or tape breakage. To avoid this problem,
check and tighten (if necessary) the tape by using a pencil as
shown in the diagram below.
USE A PENCIL OR SIMILAR
OBJECT TO TAKE UP THE
SLACK.
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Tape Handling
Avoid storing tapes in the following areas:
- On top of heaters, or in direct sunlight or in any other high
temperature areas.
- Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers, or near any strong
magnetic fields.
- High humidity areas.
SERVICE
:
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained
in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to ob-
tain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift.
This information will be valuable if service should be required dur-
ing the warranty period.
Purchase date
Name of store
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