CD-3330 Portable CD Player w/AM/FM Stereo Cassette
(140-0508)                 Hints and Tips             Faxback Doc. # 51183

Tape Tips

Erasing A Cassette Tape

To erase a previously recorded tape, simply record over it.  To erase the entire cassette tape, set TAPE/RADIO/CD to CD and do not load a CD.  Then start recording and let the tape record to the end.  Or, set TAPE/RADIO/CD to TAPE and press RECORD O.

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.

If you want to record on a tape side after you have removed 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 erase-protection tab.

Note:  Removing 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.  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.

(EB 1/25/99)