Optimus MICRO-39 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 tem- peratures, high humidity, dust or dirt, or motors, transformers, or other sources of strong mag- netic 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 quali- ty 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 micro- cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the ex- posed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.

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