Studebaker SB2150, Owner'S Manual

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If later you do wish to record on side A of the cassette, cover the tab opening with a
piece of cellophane tape. This will allow the Record to function again.
CASSETTE CARE
Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are:
1) Tape Jamming
– Leading to uneven speed in playback, and
2) Tape Tangling
– Where the tape wraps itself around ital parts of the
mechanism.
To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions
should be observed:

Check that there are no loose layers of tape visible through the cassette center window
(see Fig. 1). Take up any loose layers, using a pencil or hexagonal barreled ballpoint pen,
before inserting the cassette into the machine (see Fig.2)

If the cassette feels tight while performing operation shown (see Fig.2), the tape
may be jamming due to ridges formed in the winding of the tape (visible through
the center window). These may be removed, in most cases, by fast winding of the
cassette from one end to the other and back again.

Use only well-known brands of tape. Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.
Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not
touch the tape surfaces.
HEAD CLEANING
The tape heads, pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning. This removes
particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these
parts and impair performance. Switch off the power, press the STOP/EJECT
BUTTON (#8) to open the cassette door, and press the PLAY

BUTTON (#11).
Clean the tape heads, pinch roller and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad
dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special tape head cleaner.
1. Avoid operating your unit under direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
2. Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise
such as fluorescent lamps or motors.
3. For better Display clarity, avoid operating the unit under direct sunlight or in
strong room illumination.