Teac AD-800 - Manual (Page 9)

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Cassette Tapes
Tape types
There are several types of cassette tapes.
Cassette tapes that can be played by this unit
Cassette tapes that can be recorded on by this unit
CAUTION
Do not open a cassette or pull out the tape.
Do not touch the tape.
Storage precautions
Keep cassette tapes away from magnets or magnetized items
because they may cause noise or erase recorded contents.
Do not leave cassette tapes in a dusty place.
Do not store cassette tapes in a place with high temperature or
humidity.
Types of cassette tapes that should be avoided
The following types of cassette tapes might prevent the unit from
operating or functioning normally. The tape of such cassette tapes
could be caught in the unit and cause unexpected problems.
Deformed cassette tapes
Cassettes that are deformed, that have tape that does not track
properly, or that generate abnormal noise during fast-forwarding
or rewinding.
Long-duration tapes
Tapes that allow recording for 90 minutes or longer sometimes get
caught by the capstan because they are extremely thin and stretch
easily. Avoid using them whenever possible.
Slackening of tapes
Slack tape could get caught in the capstan or other parts.
Eliminate slack by using a pencil or similar tool before use.
Normal (type ) Chrome (type ) Metal (type )
Normal (type ) Chrome (type )
Automatic tape type detection function
This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based
on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes
with detection holes.
Metal (Type )
Chrome (Type )
Normal (Type )
Automatic tape type
detection holes
Accidental erasure prevention tabs
Tabs in the top of the cassette shell allow you to prevent important
recordings from being erased by mistake. There are two tabs in each
cassette shell—one for “side A” and one for “side B.”
Once these tabs have been removed using a screwdriver or similar
tool, there is no chance of the recording function being activated by
accident.
Accidental erasure prevention
tab for “side A”
“side A”
To record on a cassette that has had its tab broken off, put a piece
of adhesive tape over the hole. Be careful not to block the tape
type detection holes.
Dolby NR (noise reduction)
Dolby NR is designed to reduce tape hiss, which is noise introduced
during the recording and playback processes. This cassette deck is
equipped with Dolby B-type noise reduction.
Use the DOLBY NR switch to turn the Dolby NR on and off.
The Dolby NR system affects both recording and playback quality.
For playback, be sure to set the DOLBY NR switch to the same
position used when the recording was made.