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Concerning DAT Cassette Tape
Using DAT cassette tapes
To avoid accidental erasure of valuable recordings:
Recorded tapes you want to keep can be protected by sliding the "accidental erasure prevention tab" open
towards the center of the cassette with the aid of a small screwdriver as in the diagram.
When the "accidental erasure prevention tab" To record on the tape again, return the
is open, recording cannot be performed. tab to its original position (closed).
Top surface
Cassette tapes with no accidental erasure prevention tab:
Break open the hole with a smail Philips screwdriver or other tool.
With this method, however, the tape cannot be returned to its original condition, and it cannot therefore be
recorded again.
Cassette tapes exceeding 180 minutes:
These tapes are handy for their long playback and recording time, but be careful about repeatedly stopping and
starting, rewinding and fast forwarding these tapes in short intervals as they are thin, tend to stretch and may
become entangled in the deck mechanism.
Handling DAT cassette tapes
¢ Moisture may condense on a tape that is carried suddenly from a cold place into a warm room, so wait
about 20 minutes before using it. If the tape is used with moisture on its surface, it will be damaged.
Do not attempt to dry a cassette tape with moisture on its surface by using a hair dryer or other appliance.
Do not open the top lid of the cassette, pull the tape out or touch it.
Take care not to drop the cassette, hit it or subject it to violent vibration.
The cassette mechanism has been assembled very precisely. It should on no account be disassembled.
The cassette cannot be used on the reverse side.
Storing DAT cassette tapes
Store the cassette in its case to prevent the entry of dust. Do not leave or store the cassette in the following
locations:
Near objects with strong magnetic fields (speakers, televisions, transformers, motors or magnets).
Places with excessive humidity (over about 80%) or dust.
Places with high temperatures (over about 35°C).
Places exposed to direct sunlight or heat from heating appliances. The cassette should never be left ina
car dashboard or near the rear window.
¢ After use, rewind the tape to the beginning. If rewinding is interrupted, it may lead to creases in the tape
and affect sound quality on playback.
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