Memorex MKS8580 User Guide - Page 19

MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase Tab for side 2 prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out these tabs with a screwdriver. If only one side of the tape is to be protected, break out the tab on the left side with the side desired facing you. Tab To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken, place a piece of adhesive tape over that area. NOTE: When a tab is broken out, the RECORD button cannot be depressed. SIDE 1 Tab for side 1 Break out the tab to prevent recording Cover with tape to record again CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS Standard tape lengths have 15 (C-30), 30 (C-60) and 45 (C-90) minutes of recording time on each side. Longer length tapes of 60 (C-120) minutes of recording time on each side are not recommended. Use only high quality tapes. If a problem develops, check the unit first with another cassette to determine if the problem is with the cassette, and not with the unit. If there is any slack in the cassette, it should be removed before inserting the cassette. Place a pencil in one of the hubs and rotate it clockwise until all of the slack is taken up. 18