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CASSETTE TAPES
CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE
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.
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HINTS ON HANDLING
CASSETTE TAPES
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Check the tape before recording.
Before starting to use the tape for recording, load the tape and set
the tape deck to fast forward or rewind.
This will safeguard
the deck
against damage caused
by ir-
regularities in the tape winding.
e 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.
* Do
not
load
a
cassette
immediately
after
cleaning the heads.
Do not load a cassette immediately after you have cleaned the
heads until the head surfaces are completely dry (this takes 2v3
minutes).
e 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.
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Do not use the C-120 tapes.
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.
Sensor holes
Turn pencil to
remove tape slack
Metal tape
Chrome tape
Sensor holes
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