Cassette Tapes

Tape types

There are several types of cassette tapes.

Cassette tapes that can be played by this unit

Normal (type ) Chrome (type ) Metal (type )

Automatic tape type detection function

This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes with detection holes.

Automatic tape type

Cassette tapes that can be recorded on by this unit

Normal (type ) Chrome (type )

CAUTION

Metal (Type )

Chrome (Type )

Normal (Type )

detection holes

Do not open a cassette or pull out the tape.

Do not touch the tape.

Storage precautions

Keep cassette tapes away from magnets or magnetized items because they may cause noise or erase recorded contents.

Do not leave cassette tapes in a dusty place.

Do not store cassette tapes in a place with high temperature or humidity.

Types of cassette tapes that should be avoided

The following types of cassette tapes might prevent the unit from operating or functioning normally. The tape of such cassette tapes could be caught in the unit and cause unexpected problems.

Deformed cassette tapes

Cassettes that are deformed, that have tape that does not track properly, or that generate abnormal noise during fast-forwarding or rewinding.

Long-duration tapes

Tapes that allow recording for 90 minutes or longer sometimes get caught by the capstan because they are extremely thin and stretch easily. Avoid using them whenever possible.

Slackening of tapes

Slack tape could get caught in the capstan or other parts. Eliminate slack by using a pencil or similar tool before use.

 

 

 

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Accidental erasure prevention tabs

 

Tabs in the top of the cassette shell allow you to prevent important

 

recordings from being erased by mistake. There are two tabs in each

 

cassette shell—one for “side A” and one for “side B.”

 

Once these tabs have been removed using a screwdriver or similar

 

tool, there is no chance of the recording function being activated by

 

accident.

 

Accidental erasure prevention

 

tab for “side A”

 

 

“side A”

 

 

 

 

 

To record on a cassette that has had its tab broken off, put a piece of adhesive tape over the hole. Be careful not to block the tape type detection holes.

Dolby NR (noise reduction)

Dolby NR is designed to reduce tape hiss, which is noise introduced during the recording and playback processes. This cassette deck is equipped with Dolby B-type noise reduction.

Use the DOLBY NR switch to turn the Dolby NR on and off.

The Dolby NR system affects both recording and playback quality. For playback, be sure to set the DOLBY NR switch to the same position used when the recording was made.

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