Accidental Erasure Prevention Tabs; Automatic Tape Type Detection Function - Teac W-1200 Mode D'emploi

Tape slackening
Confirm that the tape in the cassette is not slack before use.
Slack can cause the tape to get tangled in the capstan or other
rotating parts. To prevent this, take up all tape slack using a pencil or
the like inserted into the reel hole.

Automatic tape type detection function

This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based
on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes
with detection holes.
Metal (type IV)
Chrome (type II)
Normal (type I)

Accidental erasure prevention tabs

Tabs on cassettes allow you to prevent important recordings from
being erased by mistake. There are two tabs on each cassette shell:
one for side "A" and the other for side "B".
Once these tabs have been removed using a screwdriver or the
like, there is absolutely no chance of the recording function being
activated.
Side A tab
o To record on a cassette that has had its tab broken off, cover the
hole using a piece of adhesive tape. Be careful not to block the
tape type detection holes.
Side A
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