Optimus 744 owner manual Erasing a Cassette Tape, Preventing Accidental Erasure

Page 36

13-1291.fm Page 36 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 6:29 PM

Erasing a Cassette Tape

To record over a cassette tape, select an audio source with no audio playing, then simply record as usual. The cas- sette deck records over the previous recording. To erase the entire cassette tape, let the tape record to the end.

You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eras- er, available at your local RadioShack store.

nally covered by the erase-protection tab.

(illus - show tape being placed over open hole)

Caution: Removing the erase-protec- tion tabs does not prevent a bulk eras- er from erasing a cassette tape.

Preventing Accidental

Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase-pro- tection tabs — one for each side. When a tab is in place, you can record on that side. To protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over, use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-pro- tection tabs. This prevents RECORD from being pressed.

(illus - show ‘Side A Tab’)

If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase-protection tab for that side, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole. Be sure you cover only the hole origi-

36

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-for- ward 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.

Page 35 Page 37
Image 36
Page 35 Page 37
Contents System FCC Wants YOU to Know Features CD ChangerDual Cassette Deck Other Special Features Stereo TunerContents Disc Scan Connecting Speakers Connecting the Front SpeakersConnecting Rear Speakers PreparationConnecting Antennas Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the FM Antenna Removing the CD Protection LockConnecting AN Additional Audio Source Connecting PowerResetting the CD Changer Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlConnecting Headphones Listening SafelyUsing the Remote Control Using the SystemBasic Operation System DisplaysUsing Mute Using the Preset Graphic Equalizer Using the Tuner Manual TuningPreset Tuning Automatic TuningStoring Preset Stations Recalling a Preset Station Using the CD Changer Loading CDSFm Page 19 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM Selecting Playing a CD Removing CDSTo stop play, press Stop on System or on the remote control Displaying Information About CDs Skip PlayAudible Search Random Play Repeat PlayRandom Repeat Play Music ScanProgrammed Play Disc ScanProgramming and Playing a Sequence System. You Group File Play Reviewing the Programmed SequenceClearing the Programmed Sequence Assigning CDs to GroupsReviewing a Group Program After Loading CDsPlaying a Group Clearing a CD from a GroupClearing an Entire Group CD Care Tips Using the Cassette Deck Loading and Playing a Cassette TapeUsing Consecutive Play Recording Dubbing Copying Cassette TapesCopying CDs to a Cassette Tape Tape Tips Recording from the Tuner or Another Sound SourceRecommended Tapes Storing Your TapesErasing a Cassette Tape Preventing Accidental ErasureRestoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SuggestionFm Page 38 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM Care and Maintenance Cleaning the TAPE- Handling Parts TapeSpecifications AmplifierGeneral Fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas
Top Page Image Contents