When a cassette with the tab snapped out is inserted into the tape
unit, accidental
erasing
is prevented by a lever in the mechanism that
keeps the RECORD button from
pressing down
. Cellophane tape can
be place over the original recording. Similarly, you can record over
purchased pre-recorded cassettes.
PLEASE NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a cassette sensing
mechanism
that
prevents the RECORD button from being
pressed
when a cassette is not in the unit.
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts
of the device that
come in contact with
/read
the tape. These
deposits can cause
incomplete
erasing
, muffled playback, and might
prevent
the
auto-
stop
function
. To clean a cassette tape, open the
compartment door, push the PLAY button and gently clean the
heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.
-
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30
minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.
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Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
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Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing
cassette (available from many audio equipment stores).
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Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
-
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape
assembly.
Cleaning
The Device
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