VocoPro Cassette Deck - Manual (Page 16)

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Cassette Tape / Deck Maintenance
Erase Protection
Every cassette can be protected against accidental erasing of
pre-recorded material. On the back of a cassette are two
breakout tabs. These must be in place before the RECORD
button will depress. If these tabs have been removed,
such as on pre-recorded cassette you buy, the RECORD
button will not depress. To record using a cassette which
has the breakout tabs removed, place a piece of tape over
the exposed holes, this will allow the interlocking device
to engage
Once you have made a recording, you can prevent an accidental erasing by breaking out and removing the
tabs. With side 1(A) facing you, erasing is prevented by breaking out the tab on the right, and side 2(B) by the
tab on the left (see drawing).
Cleaning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your stereo system from the AC power plug when cleaning.
• The finish on our stereo may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Be careful when
cleaning and wiping the plastic parts. Mild cleaners, such as dishwashing detergent, with dampened (not
wet) cloth may be used on the front panel.
Tape Deck Cleaning
• To get the best sound from your tapes, the pressure roller, capstan, play/record and erase heads should be
cleaned regularly. The build up of iron oxide particles is often severe with inferior tapes and will reduce the
performance or the system. After every 100 hours of use, or more often if playback has become poor, clean
the play/record and erase heads, capstan and pressure roller. To clean them, wipe dry with a soft, clean
cloth.
Cassette Record/Playback Cassette Playback
NOTE: Never use any metal objects on or near the tape head. Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into
tape assembly. Do not use carbon tetrachloride as a cleaning agent..
Near Side 2(B)
Erase
Head Pressure
Roller Play/Record
Head Capstan
Break tab
Far Side 1(A)
Tape
Guard Pressure
Roller play
head Capstan