ECOXGEAR T2USB200: Tape 2 USB - Manual (Page 5)

Cassette Tape Use
Tape Handling
Do not store tapes in the following places:
1. On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight or in any other places with high temperatures.
2. Near speakers, TV sets or amplifiers or where the unit may be exposed to strong magnetic fields.
3. Where humidity is high and in dirty, dusty places.
4. Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to excessive shocks.
5. Avoid use of C-120 tapes as these types of tapes are physically weak and could become
entangled in the transport mechanism.
Loading a Cassette Tape
1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the
cassette hub and take up any slack in the tape.
Note: Avoid touching the tape.
Fingerprints attract dust and dirt.
2. Press the STOP/EJ button to
open the cassette door.
Note: The cassette holder cannot be
opened during recording or playback.
3. Load the cassette tape with its open edge facing down.
4. Gently close the cassette compartment door.
Maintenance
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Heads and tape path should be cleaned and demagnetized (cleaning materials &
demagnetizer NOT included) periodically.
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Cleaning Tape Path: apply head cleaning fluid to a cotton swab or soft cloth, and lightly rub
the heads, capstan and all metal parts in the tape path.
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The pinch roller: may be cleaned using rubber cleaning fluid.
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Demagnetizing Heads: be sure that the power is off & demagnetize the heads using a
demagnetizer. For details of demagnetizer use, refer to instructions included with your
demagnetizer.
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