Memorex MB2186 - Manual (Page 10)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
When a new recording is
made, any program material
previously recorded is
automatically erased and only
the new recording remains.
To safeguard valuable
recordings from being erased
accidentally, the cassette and
the deck are equipped with a
special device.
On the cassette there is an
erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break
out these tabs with a screwdriver. If only one side of the tape is to be
protected, break out the tab on the left side with the side desired facing
you.
To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken, place a piece of
adhesive tape over that area.
NOTE: When a tab is broken out, the record button cannot be depressed.
CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS
Standard tape lengths have 15 (C-30), 30 (C-60) and 45 (C-90) minutes
of recording time on each side. Longer length tapes of 60 (C-120)
minutes of recording time on each side are not recommended. Use only
high quality tapes. If a problem develops, check the unit first with
another cassette to determine if the problem is with the cassette, and
not with the unit.
If there is any slack in the tape in the
cassette, it should be removed before
inserting the cassette. Place a pencil in
one of the hubs and rotate toward the
outside of the cassette until all slack is
taken up.
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