Optimus CTR-106 owner manual Tape Tips, Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality

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TAPE TIPS

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality

After you play 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 cassette’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 objects near the cassette.

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase- protection tabs — one for each side. When a tab is in place, you can record on that side. To pro-

tect a recording from being acci- Illust. dentally recorded over or

erased, use a screwdriver to re- move one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-protection tabs.

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