Optimus 14-1180 User Manual
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ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE
If you no longer want a recording, you can record over
it or erase it.
it or erase it.
To record over a cassette tape, be sure the erase-
protection tabs are in place. Then simply record as
usual. The recorder records over the previous record-
ing.
protection tabs are in place. Then simply record as
usual. The recorder records over the previous record-
ing.
You might prefer to use a bulk tape eraser, such as
Cat. No. 44-233, which erases both sides of a micro-
cassette tape in just a few seconds.
Cat. No. 44-233, which erases both sides of a micro-
cassette tape in just a few seconds.
RESTORING TAPE TENSION
AND SOUND QUALITY
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.
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 com-
pletely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently
tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat
surface.
from the beginning to the end of one side, then com-
pletely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently
tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat
surface.
Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when
tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any
sharp objects near the cassette.
tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any
sharp objects near the cassette.
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