Optimus SYSTEM 746 owner manual Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality

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If you want to record on a tape side af- ter you have removed the erase- protection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase- protection hole. Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab.

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Note: Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape.

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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 cas- sette’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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Contents System CD Player FeaturesSystem Features Cassette PlayerFm Page 3 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 701 PM FCC Information Contents Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts Resetting the System Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting SpeakersConnecting the AM Loop Antenna PreparationRemote Control Connecting to PowerInstalling Batteries SystemUsing Headphones Listening SafelyBasic Operation Using the Remote Control Setting a WAKE-UP Time Timer OperationSetting the Clock Setting the Sleep Timer Fm Page 14 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 701 PM Tuner Operation Storing Stations in Memory Manually Automatic TuningMemory Tuning Storing Stations in Memory AutomaticallyPlaying a CD CD Player OperationLoading a CD Random Play Automatic SkipAudible Search To cancel repeat play during or af Repeat PlayProgramming and Playing a Sequence of Tracks Intro PlayProgrammed Play Erasing the Programmed Sequence CD Care TipsReviewing the Programmed Sequence Playing a Cassette Tape Cassette Deck OperationLoading a Cassette Tape Recording on a Cassette Tape Recording from the TunerRecording from a CD Erasing a Cassette Tape Timer RecordingTape Care Tips Preventing Accidental ErasureRestoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Care and Maintenance Resetting System Cleaning the TAPE- Handling PartsSpecifications CassetteFm Page 30 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 701 PM Fm Page 31 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 701 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas