SCP-66  (140-1207)           Hints and Tips           Faxback Doc. # 14136

TAPE QUALITY

For best performance, use only regular length (60 or 90 minute) cassette
tapes.  We do not recommend long-playing cassette tapes such as C-120's
because they are extremely thin and easily tangle.

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 turn the tape over and fast-forward to the end
again.  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.

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-66.  Clean the tape head after about every 20 hours
of tape player operation.

1.  Open the cassette compartment door.

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

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

4.  When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the compartment.

Your local Radio Shack store sells a complete line of cleaning
accessories.

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