Chronosette-276  (120-1584)      Hints and Tips        Faxback Doc. # 3770

Erase Protection Tabs

Most cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs-one for each side of
the tape. When a tab is in place, you can record on that tape side.  When
the tab is not in place, you cannot record on that side.

To protect your recordings from being accidentally recorded over, use a
screwdriver or similar object to carefully break off the erase-protection
tabs.

If you later decide to record on the tape, you can place a piece of strong
tape over the slots.

Cautions:  When you cover the holes, cover only the position that the
           plastic tab originally protected.

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

Erasing a Cassette Tape

If you no longer want a recording, you can record over it or erase it.

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

You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk eraser,
available at your local Radio Shack store.

Loosening Tape Tension

If you play a cassette tape several times, the tape can become tightly
wound on either hub.  This can cause distortion. To restore the correct
tension, fast-forward through the entire cassette and then completely
rewind it.

USING EARPHONES

Warning:  To protect your hearing, set VOLUME to LOW before you put on the
          earphones.  After you put on the earphones, adjust the volume to
          a comfortable listening level.

          To listen in privacy, plug the earphones (not supplied) into the
          PHONES jack.  Be sure you select earphones with a 1/8-inch plug. 
          Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide variety of earphones.

LISTENING SAFELY

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use earphones.

      Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
      listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

      Set the volume to its lowest level before you begin listening.
      After you put on the earphones, adjust the volume to a comfortable
      listening level.

      Do not increase the volume once you have established a comfortable
      listening level.  Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so
      a volume level that does not cause discomfort could still damage
      your hearing.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Do not wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear outside sounds
when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic
hazard.

(br/all-12/27/94)