Sony TC-U30 - Notes on Cassettes

AUTO PLAY...
Auto-play is possible right after the tape is rewound to the tape
end.
When starting to rewind the tape, hold the rewind button pressed
and press the forward button. At end-of-tape only the rewind but-
ton is released and the tape is then played back automatically.
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Rewinding starts
When the tape is rewound av, playback starts automatically.
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Note
Never press the forward button and the fast-forward button
simultaneously, as this may damage the tape.
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_ NOTES ON CASSETTES
To protect recording from accidental erasure
Remove the tab as illustrated so that the record button cannot be
pressed. To record ona cassette whose tabs have been removed
simply cover the slot with plastic tape.
Do not stick any other material
To protect side A recording except on the portion marked.
Cassette care
@ Avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dus
may cause contamination of the heads.
@ Do not stick thick paper or tape into the cassette, as this may af
fect proper cassette alignment and prevent proper tape contac
with the head.
@ Protect cassettes from dust by storing them in their cases. Evel
minor dirt or dust could cause contamination of the heads resulting
in noise and sound drop-outs.
e@Keep cassettes away from magnetic equipment such a:
speakers, amplifiers, etc., as erasure or distortion on your recordec
tape could occur.
@Do not expose a cassette to direct sunlight, extremely cok
temperature or moisture.
@ Avoid fast-winding just before storing a cassette tape, as thi:
may cause stretching of the tape edge if the cassette is left unuse:
over a period of time.
Which cassette to use
This unit is preadjusted at the factory using the Sony FeC
Cassette, the Sony CD-@ Cassette and the Sony BHI
Cassette. All commercially available cassettes perform well witl
this unit. However, for optimum recording and playback results
we recommend Sony cassettes.
The letter A on the Sony cassette is embossed to help yo
distinguish that side of the cassette in a dimly lighted area.