ONKYO TA-6711 User Manual
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Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the TA-6711.
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Erasure Prevention
Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure
prevention niches on the back edge that are
initially covered by break-off tabs.
1. If you wish to protect a recording from
prevention niches on the back edge that are
initially covered by break-off tabs.
1. If you wish to protect a recording from
accidental erasure, break off the tab(s)
of the appropriate side(s). It will no
longer be possible to use the recording
button with such a cassette.
of the appropriate side(s). It will no
longer be possible to use the recording
button with such a cassette.
2. If at some later date you wish to re-
record the cassette, simply cover the
openings with small pieces of cello-
phane tape.
openings with small pieces of cello-
phane tape.
Handling Cassette Tapes
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Tape Slack
Slack in the tape (tape not stretched tightly)
can cause tangling around the pinch roller
and capstan and jam the mechanism.
Remove any tape slack with a pencil or
similar device as shown in the diagram.
can cause tangling around the pinch roller
and capstan and jam the mechanism.
Remove any tape slack with a pencil or
similar device as shown in the diagram.
Tapes which are Not
Recommended
Recommended
1. C120 tapes
C120 tape is thin and therefore easily
broken. There is a possibility that tape
could get caught up by the pinch roller
or capstan.
broken. There is a possibility that tape
could get caught up by the pinch roller
or capstan.
2. Endless tapes
Do not use endless tapes.
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No!
No!
No!
Tape Storage
• Do not touch the tape surface.
• Do not put thick paper or cardboard
• Do not put thick paper or cardboard
labels in the cassette holder.
• Do not put tapes near magnetic sources
(speakers, amplifiers, TVs, etc.). Your
important recording might be erased or
damaged.
important recording might be erased or
damaged.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct
sunlight.
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High position
detection hole
detection hole