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start playback.

(5) After the desired portion has been played (or the end

of the tape], depress the STOP switch, then depress the REWIND switch

until all of the tape is rewound on the feed reel.

Depress the STOP

SWITCH.

(6) To deenergize the recorder, depress the POWER OFF

switch.

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATION.

Sound system operation is the same

as play operation except that the pre-recorded tape is specially

prepared to narrate slides, film strips, or motion pictures. Audible

signals are usually pre-recorded as a cue for slide or film strip

advancement in educational aids.

OPERATORS MAINTENANCE.

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Operators maintenance consists of keeping the equipment clean,

and, when required, splicing and editing tape.

Dirt

CLEANING.

It is important to keep equipment clean.

and foreign matter not only detracts from the appearance, but can

deteriorate operation of the equipment. This is particularly true

in tape recording equipment where a buildup of foreign matter on the

record-reproduce head can cause poor recording and playback.

Three very important areas to keep clean are: (1) the record-

reproduce-erase head, (2) the capstan, and (3) the capstan pressure

roller. Use a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with an approved

Navy solvent (trichlorthane, etc.) to clean the record-

Clean

reproduce-erase head, capstan, and capstan pressure roller.

all surfaces using a clean lint-free cloth and soap and water.

If the tape is accidentally torn

SPLICING AND EDITING.

or broken, the tape may be repaired by splicing the ends together.

Sections of tape may be removed or inserted and different tapes may

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