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Tape recording is also available for CD playback (set
FUNCTION
switch to
the CD position).
Erase
When you record over previously recorded tape, the original recording is
erased and replaced by the new material.
Protecting recordings
You can protect your recording from accidental erasure by removing the
safety tab.
When the cassette is held with the recorded side upper-most and with the
exposed tape facing the front, the protective tab will be found on the left
rear of the cassette. All pre-recorded cassettes are protected in this way
to prevent accidental erasure of the commercial recording. Protected
cassettes will prevent the record button from being operated. If at any time
you attempt to record and find that this button will not depress, never
force the mechanism or it may be damaged. Check that a cassette has
been loaded and that the tab has not been removed. Recording on a
cassette from which the tabs have been removed can be done by
covering the tab openings with a piece of adhesive tape.
Care of cassette mechanism
Gently clean the tape head and pinch wheel / capstan assemblies after
every 10 hours of use. A range of cassette care products are available.
The erase head and record/play head and the surface of the pinch roller
are delicate and must not be touched with metal objects such as
screwdrivers. You may find it easier to clean the assembly by pressing
PLAY
to bring head and pinch roller into view. Be sure to press
STOP
after
cleaning the mechanism. Damage to the pinch wheel can occur if the unit
is left in
play
mode with the power switch off. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to lubricate any part of the machine.
Types of cassette
Use only good quality cassettes (IEC TYPE 1) for making recordings. The
boom box may be used to replay other types of cassette but is unable to
make proper recordings on these more specialized tapes. The use of C120
cassettes is not recommended.
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