Optimus CTR-106 - Manual (Page 18)

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TAPE TIPS
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 re-
wind 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.
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Cassette tapes have two erase-
protection tabs — one for each
side. When a tab is in place, you
can record on that side. To pro-
tect a recording from being acci-
dentally recorded over or
erased, use a screwdriver to re-
move one or both of the cassette
tape’s erase-protection tabs.
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