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CD CARE TIPS
Even though a compact disc is durable, treat the CD surface with care.
• Do not write on either side of the CD, particularly the non-label side (signals
are read from the non-label side).
• Do not store CDs in high temperature, high-humidity locations. They might
warp.
• Keep CDs dry. A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam’s
focus.
• Always handle a CD by the edges to avoid fingerprints and always keep it in
its protective case or sleeve when it is not in use. Fingerprints and
scratches on the CD’s surface can prevent the laser beam from correctly
reading the digital information. If the CD gets scratched, use Scratch ’n Fix
(Radio Shack Cat. No. 42-127) to repair the disc.
TAPE TIPS
Erasing a Cassette Tape
To erase a previously recorded tape, simply record over it. To erase the entire
cassette tape, set FUNCTON/POWER to CD and do not load a CD. Then start
recording and let the tape record to the end.
To quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape, use a bulk tape eraser (such as
Cat. No. 44-232, not supplied).
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs— one for each side. To protect a
recording from being accidentally recorded over or erased, use a screwdriver to
remove one or both erase-protection tabs.
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