Emerson NR290TTC User Manual

Tape jamming - Leading to uneven speed in playback, and

1.)

Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are:

Tape tangling - Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of the 

mechanism.

2.)

To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions 

should be observed:

Check that there are no loose layers of tape 

visible through the cassette centre window (see 

Fig. 1). Take up any loose layers, using a pencil or 

hexagonal barrelled ballpoint pen, before inserting 

the cassette into the machine (see Fig.2).

If the cassette feels   tight   while performing 

operation shown (see Fig.2), the tape may be 

jamming due to   ridges   formed in the winding of 

the tape (visible through the centre window). 

These may be removed, in most cases, by fast 

winding of the cassette from one end to the other 

and back again.

Use only well-known brands of tape. Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.

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Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not 

touch the tape surfaces.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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