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Page 1: ... DATAMASTER COMPUTER CASSETTE MODEL 5500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...was designed for use on the Commodore VIC 20 or VIC 64 computers This cassette unit is a device for storing and or recalling computer programs on ordinary cassette tapes It may be used for saving programs you have written and want to recall for later use It may also be used to read pre recording programs that you have purchased Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before installing an...

Page 3: ...DATAMASTER COMPUTER CASSETTE FUNCTIONS CONTROLS CAllOUTS SUPPLY TAKE UP SPINDLE SPINDLE I I R W HEAD CAPSTAN GAP AREA PINCH ROLLER ERASE READ WRITE HEAD HEAD RECORD ...

Page 4: ... through the cord Turn off the computer before connecting the Datamaster Computer Cassette unit to it Plug the attached cord into a connector at the back of the VIC computer The plug will only fit on the specific connector one way PLEASE DO NOT FORCE IT ON OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONNECTOR It is important to keep the cassette unit at least two feet away from the TV and radio emissions from the TC on...

Page 5: ...s move towards the spindles and the capstan comes into contact with the pinch roller see Fig 1 The take up spindle should be moving smoothly in an anti clockwise direction 5 Now press the STOP button The heads should move back and the spindle stop 6 Press the REWIND button The tape heads should remain in the inactive position and the supply spindle should move rapidly clockwise 7 Press STOP again ...

Page 6: ...After a period of time the accumulation lifts the tape slightly away from the heads drastically degrading the signal from the head Therefore the following procedure should be used after every 10 to 20 hours of tape playing time to ensure that your cassette continues to read and write reliably You ll need the following tools and materials Tape head cleaner Alcohol may be used in emergency but is no...

Page 7: ... heads 5 Slowly move demagnetizer up to RECORD PLAY head and around on head surface Rate of motion should be approximately one inch per second during this time 6 Slowly move demagnetizer to erase head and then to all other ferrous metal surfaces which come into proximity with the tape 7 Now slowly move demagnetizer away from heads Do not deactivate field until demagnetizer is at least two feet awa...

Page 8: ... for a 20 00 service charge Please enclose check or money order when you carefully pack it to return to us Please also include your name address city state and zip code Damage caused in transit by abuse accident negligence or through repairs made by others are not covered by this Warranty This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state...

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