CD-3315 Cassette Recorder with CD Player
(140-0539)                Hints and Tips              Faxback Doc. # 19764

CD CARE TIPS

Even though a compact disc is durable, treat the CD surface with care.

    Do not write on either side of the CD, particularly the non-label side
    (signals are read from the non-label side (signals are read from the
    non-label side).

    Do not store CDs in high temperature, high-humidity locations.  They
    might warp.

    Keep CDs dry.  A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser
    beam's focus.

    Always handle a CD by the edges to avoid fingerprints and always keep
    it in its protective case or sleeve when it is not in use.  Finger-
    prints and scratches on the CD's surface can prevent the laser beam
    from correctly reading the digital information.  If the CD gets
    scratched, use Scratch 'n Fix (Radio Shack Cat. No. 42-127) to repair
    the disc.

TAPE TIPS

Erasing a Cassette Tape

To erase a previously recorded tape, simply record over it.  To erase the
entire cassette tape, set FUNCTION/POWER to CD and do not load a CD.  Then
start recording and let the tape record to the end.

To quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape, use a bulk tape eraser
(such as Cat. No. 44-232, not supplied).

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs-one for each side.  To
protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over or erased, use a
screwdriver to remove one or both erase-protection tabs.

To record on a tape side after you remove the erase-protection tab, place
a piece of strong plastic tape over that side's erase-protection hole.  Be
sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the tab.

    NOTE:  Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk
           eraser from erasing a cassette tape.

CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS

Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts that the tape touches.  This can greatly reduce the
performance of the cassette player.  Use the following cleaning procedure
after every 20 hours of tape player operation.

1.  Disconnect all power sources.

2.  Open the cassette compartment door.

3.  Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.

4.  Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning
    solution to clean the record/play head, pinch roller, capstan, and
    erase head.

5.  When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT and close the cassette
    compartment door.

    Your local Radio Shack store sells a complete line of cassette
    cleaning products.

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 rewind 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.


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