CTR-73  (140-1053/A)             Tape Tips              Faxback Doc. # 7731

ERASING TAPES

To erase a recording, merely record over it.  The recorder erases the old
sound as it records the new sounds.

To totally erase a tape without making a new recording, insert the
supplied erasing plug into the MIC jack and press RECORD.  Be sure you
have not connected anything to the AUX jack.

If you need to erase an entire cassette, you might prefer using a bulk
tape eraser, which is available at your local Radio Shack store.

ERASE PROTECTION TABS

Cassettes have a built-in device to automatically prevent erasure of a
tape by recording over it.  This protection device, however, does not
prevent erasure using a bulk tape eraser.

The cassette has two small plastic tabs on the back edge.  If you break
off the Side A tab, you cannot record on Side A.  There is a separate tab
for Side B.

If, however, you later want to record on a side after you have removed the
tab, cover the tab hole with a piece of plastic adhesive tape.

CAUTION:  Never try to force RECORD down if you have removed the tab for
          that side.  You can damage the tape mechanism.

(ALL-9/27/94)