SCP-63  (140-1203)             Hints and Tips          Faxback Doc. # 9847

Storing Cassette Tapes

Do not expose cassette tapes to:

    High temperatures

    High humidity

    Dust or dirt

    Motors, transformers, or other sources of strong magnetic fields.

Demagnetizing the Tape Head

For the best sound quality, we recommend that you demagnetize the tape
head once every 20 hours of use.  Use a tape head demagnetizer such as
Cat. No. 44-1165.

Correcting Tape Tension

After you play a cassette several times, the tape can become tightly
wound, causing distortion.  To restore the correct tension, fast forward
through the entire cassette.  Then completely rewind it.

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts

Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts that the tape touches.  This can greatly reduce the
performance of the SCP-63.  Use the following cleaning procedure after
every 20 hours of operation.

1.  Remove the batteries.

2.  Open the cassette compartment door.

3.  Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.

4.  Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured
    alcohol to gently clean the play head, pinch roller, and capstan.

5.  When you finish cleaning, press STOP and close the compartment.

Your local Radio Shack store has a full line of cleaning supplies.

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