Tips on Cassettes

Winding & Rewinding the tape

Press FAST REWIND to search backward to the beginning of the tape.

Press FAST FORWARD to search forward to the end of the tape.

Make sure that the cassette tape has no slack prior to inserting it into the recorder. Unless the tape is taut, it may wind around the head mechanism and trouble may result. Use a pencil to wind the reels as necessary to take up any tape slack.

Cassette Tape Selection

The quality condition of cassette tapes used will have a direct effect on the performance of this unit. Califone recommends using tapes no longer than 60 minutes since longer tapes are more prone to stretching, breaking and can easily become entangled in the drive mechanism causing major damage. Use only NORMAL“tape A”or“type 1”cassette tape.

Safeguard Against Accidental Erasing

Note: Do not force the record button when the cassette record-protect

tab has been removed. This may result in damage to the unit. To record on a cassette whose tab have been broken off, simply attach adhesive tape over the tab opening.

BREAK OUT

BREAK OUT

TAB TO

TAB TO

PROTECT

PROTECT

SIDE A

SIDE B

ADHESIVE TAPE

Periodic Maintenance

External Care

Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth damped in diluted soapy solution, then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use harsh cleansing chemicals, they may damager or discolor the cabinet finish. Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the CD compartment.

Cassette Deck

This unit has been permanently lubricated at the factory, no further lubrication is necessary. If a loss in brilliance (high frequency response) is noticed, the tape head probably needs cleaning. This may be done by playing a special head cleaning cassette, available at most dealers. As an alternative, the surface of the head may be cleaned with a cotton swab moistened in alcohol or special head-cleaning fluid. Carefully rub the face of the head, being careful not to scratch its polished surface. Make sure to also clean the surface of the capstan and pinch roller.

 

Play/Record

Capstan

Erase

Head

Pinch

 

Head

 

Roller

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Califone 1776 owner manual Tips on Cassettes, Periodic Maintenance, External Care, Cassette Deck