SCR-62  (140-0709)          Hints and Tips             Faxback Doc. # 15038

ERASE PROTECTION TABS

Most cassette tapes have two erases 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.

When you want to keep a recording, break out the erase protection tabs with
a screwdriver or similar object.  You cannot press RECORD when a tape with
the erase protection tab removed is loaded in the cassette compartment.

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

NOTES:   When covering the holes, cover only the position that was
         originally protected by the plastic tab.

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

RECORDING OVER OR ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE

To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual.  The cassette
records over the previous recording.  Or, use a bulk tape eraser (available
at your local Radio Shack store) to quickly erase both sides of a cassette
tape.

RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY

After you play a cassette tape several times, it might become tightly
wound on the tape reels, causing sound quality to deteriorate.  To restore
the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end
of one side, completely rewind it, then gently tap each side of the
cassette's outer shell on a flat surface to loosen the reels.

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.


(LB/all-04/27/95)