Optimus 14-1168 Tape Tips, Storing Cassette Tapes, Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality

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TAPE TIPS

STORING CASSETTE TAPES

Do not expose microcassette tapes to high temperatures, high humidity, dust or dirt, or motors, transformers, or other sources of strong magnetic fields.

RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY

After you play a microcassette 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 cassette’s outer shell on a flat surface.

Caution: Be careful not to damage the micro- cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the ex- posed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.

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Contents Micro-40 Features Automatic Level Control ALC Circuit Contents Using Batteries Connecting PowerPreparation Fm Page 6 Thursday, January 20, 2000 205 PM Using AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power Fm Page 9 Thursday, January 20, 2000 205 PM Connecting AN Earphone Listening Safely Connecting AN External Microphone Traffic SafetyOperation Loading a Microcassette TapeRecording Voice Activated VOX RecordingFm Page 15 Thursday, January 20, 2000 205 PM Pause back Manual Recording Quick RecordPlaying a Tape Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding Quick Review Reaches the endUsing the Tape Counter 000Storing Cassette Tapes Tape TipsRestoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Erasing Tapes Preventing Accidental ErasureTabs. This prevents Record from being pressed Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts CareTape Guides Record/Playback Head Pinch Roller Fm Page 27 Thursday, January 20, 2000 205 PM Specifications × 2.5 × 1 Fm Page 30 Thursday, January 20, 2000 205 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty We Service What We Sell