RCA SCT-530 - Manual (Page 9)

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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 all or part of a cassette tape, turn off your input
source. Then press
RECORD . To erase the entire cassette
tape, let the tape record to the end.
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.
TAPE HINTS
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.
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