System 727
(130-1274)                  Hints and Tips             Faxback Doc. # 9823

RECOMMENDED TAPES

Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording.  We recommend
extended-range or low noise type 1 regular length (60-minute or 90-minute)
normal-bias cassette tapes.  We do not recommend long-play cassette tapes
such as C-120s because they are thin and easily tangle.

ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE

To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual.  The cassette deck
records over the previous recording.  To erase the entire cassette tape,
press CD, make sure there is no CD in the CD player, then let the tape
record to the end.

You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape
eraser such as Cat. No. 44-232, available at your local Radio Shack store.

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
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 cover only 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
          cassette.

BALANCE CONTROL

Balance control of sound frequencies of stereo component systems can be
adjusted using the preset equalizer (i.e. Sound Balance) settings.  These
settings are designed to give the best sound quality and distinct changes
of the music's character or tone.  Some of the unit's emphasis will
include sounds such as Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Background, etc.  Not all
units will have all the preset sound character curves.  Thus no Balance
Control slider or fader is a feature of this unit (or of the newer
designed units).


(br/ir-06/20/96)