Teac A-3300S - Erasing Recorded Tape; Tape Erasing Methods

Changing the Power Line
Setting
Erasing Recorded Tape
One of the advantages of magnetic tape over phonograph
records is that it can be recorded over and over again. This
raises the question of how is the previous recording remov¬
ed. Here are three different ways to erase earlier recorded
material.
Simultaneous erasing and recording
As the picture shows, there is an Erase head located to
the left of the Record head in your deck. Its function is to
purge the two tracks of all previous recording by means of
a strong alternating magnetic field immediately before the
tape reaches the Record Head. This is done automatically
whenever you record.
Erasing on the deck (4-Track version)
You may erase the entire tape two tracks at a time without
recording by rotating the MIC and LINE Level Controls
fully counterclockwise. Start the deck in the Stereo Record
Mode and tracks 1 and 3 will be erased. At the end of the
tape, interchange the reels and repeat the procedure to
erase tracks 4 and 2.
“2” Track erasing
Both tracks are erased as in 4-Track (above). Disregard
interchanging the reels.
Bulk Erasure
TEAC’s Model E-2 bulk Tape Eraser (or its equivalent) will
quickly erase the entire tape in a few seconds. For
complete directions on how to use, consult the instruction
supplied with the Bulk Eraser.
The equipment is normally adjusted to operate on an
electric power source of the voltage and frequency specified
on the reel tag and packing carton.
NOTE: Disconnected power cord first.
Frequency conversion
1. Remove the right side panel (wood, 4 screws), then
the rear/top metal panel (6 screws).
2. Re-throw in the power frequency selector switch (slide-
type) located adjacent to the capstan motor, to the
desired side (50 or 60 Hz to match your area).
3. Rotate the center (capstan) motor CLOCKWISE with
your right hand while repositioning the belt onto the
correct drive pulley. Observe the pulley and belt
through the opening in the side panel. Using the first
finger of your left hand, reposition the belt onto the
proper pulley as indicated in the Motor Pulley illustra¬
tion. Continue to rotate the motor approximately 10
revolutions to verify belt placement before replacing the
side and rear covers.
Motor pulley
CAP Flywhee
CAP Motor
Motor pulley
Voltage conversion
The deck may be set for 100, 117, 220 or 240 volts.
To change the voltage unscrew the fuse in the center of the
voltage selector plug. Pull out the plug and reinsert it so the
desired voltage shows in the cutout. Reinstall the fuse.