TAPE TIPS
Erasing a Cassette Tape
If you no longer want a recording, you can record over it or erase it. To record over a cassette tape, simply record over the previous recording. To erase the en- tire cassette tape, let the tape record to the end with FUNCTION set to TAPE/STD- BY 
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You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser, available at your local RadioShack store.
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Cassette tapes have two erase- protection tabs, one for each side. To protect a recording from being acciden- tally recorded over or erased, use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s
Note: Removing the
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If you want to record on a tape side after you have removed the
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality
After playing 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 re- wind 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 ob- jects near the cassette.