Optimus SYSTEM 746 owner manual Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality

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If you want to record on a tape side af- ter you have removed the erase- protection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase- protection hole. Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab.

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Note: Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape.

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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 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.