SCR-63 Extended Bass AM/FM Stereo Dual-Cassette Recorder
(140-0703)                 Hints and Tips             Faxback Doc. # 37765

Tape Tips

Erasing a Tape

To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The system records
over the previous recording.

You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape
eraser, such as Cat. No. 44-232.

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 protect a recording from
being accidentally recorded over, use a screwdriver to remove one or both
of the cassette tape's erase protection tabs. This prevents RECORD from
being pressed.

If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the
erase protection tab for that side, place a piece of strong plastic tape
over that side's erase protection hole. Be sure you only cover the hole
originally covered by the erase protection tab.

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

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 cass-
         ette.



(AV/EB 2/5/97)

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