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Tap e Hi nts
Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality
After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become
tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to
deteriorate.
To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning
to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. Then loosen the tape
reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat
surface.
Note: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not
touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.
Erasing a Cassette Tape
If you no longer want a recording, you can record over it or erase it.
To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The cassette
deck records over the previous recording.
To erase a cassette tape, turn off the input source and set
REC LEVEL
to
MIN
and press
RECORD
( ). Then press or to begin recording. To erase
the entire cassette tape, let the tape record to the end of both sides.
You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape
eraser, available at your local Radio Shack store.
Erase-Protection Tabs
Most cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs—one for each side
of the tape. When a tab is in place, you can erase or record on that tape
side.
To protect your recordings from being accidentally erased or recorded
over, carefully break off the erase-protection tabs, using a screwdriver
or similar tool.
Note: Breaking off the tabs does not prevent a bulk tape eraser from
erasing the tape.
If you later decide to erase or record over the tape, you can place a piece
of tape over the holes.
Note: When covering the holes, cover only the place that was originally
protected by the plastic tab.