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After 3 seconds of recording or playback I get the message "reinsert the cassette" and then in the top right corner the blinking message c:31:22. Also when rewinding or fast forward. After reinstalling the cassette it works again for a few seconds and then repeats the message. Thanks for your time mark

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Try cleaning the rubber pinch roller with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol

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