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TAPE TIPS
ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE
To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The system records over the previous recording.
You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eras- er, such as Cat. No. 44-232.
Caution: Removing the erase-protec- tion tabs does not prevent a bulk eras- er from erasing a cassette tape.
PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
Cassette tapes have two erase-pro- tection tabs — one for each side. When a tab is in place, you can record on that side. To protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over, use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-pro- tection tabs. This prevents RECORD from being pressed.
If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase-protection tab for that side, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole. Be sure you cover only the hole origi- nally covered by the erase-protection tab.
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-for- ward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind 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 objects near the cassette.
