Onkyo TA-RW244/144 Handling cassette tapes, Erasure prevention, Loose tape, Tapes not recommended

Handling cassette tapes

Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the casette tape deck.

A	B
A
1.	2.
	High position
	detection hole
	A
A	A
No!	No!
No!	No!

Erasure prevention

Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure prevention tabs to prevent accidental erasure of the tape.

1If you wish to protect a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) on the appropriate side(s). It will no longer be possible to use the recording button with such a cassette.

2If at some later date you wish to record the cassette, simply cover the hole(s) with small pieces of cellophane tape.

•Be sure not to cover the holes for detecting high-position tapes.

Loose tape

Loose tape can cause tangling around the pinch roller and capstan and jam the mechanism.

Remove any tape slack with a pencil or similar device as shown in the diagram.

Tapes not recommended

1.C-120 tapes

C-120 tape is thin and therefore easily broken. There is a possibility that tape could get caught on the pinch roller or capstan.

2.Endless tapes

Do not use endless tapes.

Tape storage

•Do not touch the tape surface.

•Do not put thick paper or cardboard labels in the cassette holder.

•Do not put tapes near magnetic sources (speakers, amplifiers, TVs, etc.) Your important recording might be erased or damaged.

•Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight.

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