Care And Maintenance; Tape Erase - GE 3-5377 User Manual

Care & Maintenance

Tape Erase

To erase a tape simply record over the unwanted recording.
Erase Protection
When you record new material, the cassette deck records over whatever is
on a tape. To protect a tape from accidental erasure, break off one or
both plastic tabs (one for each tape side) on the side of the cassette tape.
If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of
cellophane tape.
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Quit Slacking
A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on
the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you
notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it
up before you insert it.
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Over time, iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape build up on the
parts that come in contact with the tape. These deposits can cause
incomplete erasure, a muffled sound during playback.
To clean the heads, open the compartment door, push the PLAY button
and gently clean the heads, capstan and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.
Allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.
Erase head Play/Record head
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not
as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to
make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final
reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
Capstan
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Pinch wheel
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