Care & Maintenance
Tape Erase
To erase a tape simply record over the unwanted recording.
Erase Protection
When you record new material, the cassette deck records over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from accidental erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs (one for each tape side) on the side of the cassette tape. If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of cellophane tape.
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Quit Slacking
A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on
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the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Over time, iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape build up on the parts that come in contact with the tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, a muffled sound during playback.
To clean the heads, open the compartment door, push the PLAY button and gently clean the heads, capstan and pinch wheel with a head cleaner. Allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.
Erase head | Play/Record head | Capstan | Pinch wheel |
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•One year (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:
•Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
•The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
How to make a warranty claim:
•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
•Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Product Exchange Centre,
11721 B Alameda Ave, Socorro, TX 79927
•Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
•Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.
•A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
What your warranty does not cover:
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
•Installation and
•Batteries.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
•This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
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