TEAC AD-850 AD-850 Owner s Manual - Page 8
Cassette tapes, Maintenance, Tape types, Slackening of tapes
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Discs (continued) Cassette tapes Maintenance < If a disc becomes dirty, wipe its surface radially from the center hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth. Tape types There are several types of cassette tapes. Cassette tapes that can be played by this unit Normal (type ) Chrome (type ) Metal (type ) < Never clean discs using chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic sprays and fluids and thinners. Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc's plastic surface. If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R or CD-RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer. Cassette tapes that can be recorded on by this unit Normal (type ) Chrome (type ) ATTENTION < Do not open a cassette or pull out the tape. < Do not touch the tape. Storage precautions < Keep cassette tapes away from magnets or magnetized items because they may cause noise or erase recorded contents. < Do not leave cassette tapes in a dusty place. < Do not store cassette tapes in a place with high temperature or humidity. Types of cassette tapes that should be avoided The following types of cassette tapes might prevent the unit from operating or functioning normally. The tape of such cassette tapes could be caught in the unit and cause unexpected problems. Deformed cassette tapes Cassettes that are deformed, that have tape that does not track properly, or that generate abnormal noise during fast-forwarding or rewinding. Long-duration tapes Tapes that allow recording for longer than 90 minutes sometimes get caught by the capstan because they are extremely thin and stretch easily. Do not use them. Slackening of tapes Slack tape could get caught in the capstan or other parts. Eliminate slack by using a pencil or similar tool before use. 8