Optimus SCP-86 owner manual Tape Tips, Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality

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TAPE TIPS

The following tips can help you get the best perfor- mance and the longest life from your SCP-86.

Note: For the best performance, use only regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. Long- playing cassette tapes, such as C-120s, are not recommended because they are extremely thin and can tangle easily.

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 com- pletely rewind 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.

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