SCR-63 Extended Bass AM/FM Stereo Dual-Cassette Recorder
(140-0703)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 37766

Your Optimus SCR-63 Extended Bass AM/FM Stereo Dual Cassette Recorder is an
example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions
will help you care for the system so you can enjoy it for years.

  Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can
  contain minerals that can corrode the electric circuits.

  Handle the system gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
  boards and cases and can cause the system to work improperly.

  Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments. Temp-
  erature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
  batteries, and distort or melt plastic pieces.

  Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear
  of parts.

  Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do
  not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean
  it.

  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Always remove old
  or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
  circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the system's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the system's warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your system is not performing as it should,
take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts

Dirt, dust or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts, that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the
performance of the cassette recorder. Use the following cleaning procedure
after about 20 hours of tape player operation.

1.  Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power cord.

2.  Open the cassette compartment doors on Deck 1 and Deck 2.

3.  Press PLAY on Deck 1 to expose Deck 1's tape handling parts.

4.  While pressing and holding down the erase protection tab sensor inside
    Deck 2, press RECORD on Deck 2.  RECORD and PLAY on Deck 2 both lock
    down.  This exposes Deck 2's record/playback head and erase head.

5.  Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning
    solution to clean the record/play heads, tape guides, pinch rollers,
    capstans, and erase head.

6.  When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT on Deck 1 and Deck 2, then
    close both cassette compartment doors and reconnect power.

Your local Radio Shack store has a complete line of cassette deck cleaning
supplies.

The FCC Wants You to Know

Your system might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly.  To determine whether your system is causing the interference,
turn off your system. If the interference goes away, your system is causing
the interference.  Try to eliminate the interference by:

  Moving your system away from the receiver.

  Connecting your system to an outlet that is on a different electrical
  circuit from the receiver.

  Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your system.


(AV/EB 2/5/97)

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