CTR-110 Extended Bass AM/FM Cassette Recorder
(140-0733)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 46895

Your Optimus CTR-110 Extended Bass AM/FM Cassette Recorder is an example
of superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help
you care for your CTR-110 so you can enjoy it for years.

    Keep the CTR-110 dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
    Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic
    circuits.

    Use and store the CTR-110 only in normal temperature environments.
    Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices,
    damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

    Keep the CTR-110 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
    wear of parts.

    Handle the CTR-110 gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage
    circuit boards and cases and can cause the CTR-110 to work improperly.

    Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.  Batteries can
    leak chemicals that damage your CTR-110's electronic parts.

    Wipe the CTR-110 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
    new.  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
    detergents to clean the CTR-110.

Modifying or tampering with the CTR-110's internal components can cause a
malfunction, invalidate your CTR-110's warranty, and void your FCC
authorization to operate it.  If your CTR-110 is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack 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
cassette player's performance.  To prevent noise and poor high-frequency
response, clean the cassette player's tape handling parts after every
20 hours of use.  Your local RadioShack store sells a complete line of
cassette deck cleaning supplies.

1.  Set FUNCTION to TAPE.

2.  Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source.

3.  Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment's cover.

4.  Hold down the erase-protection tab sensor, then press RECORD to expose
    the tape handling parts.

5.  Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured
    alcohol to gently clean the capstan, pinch rollers, tape guides, and
    tape heads.

The FCC Wants You To Know

Your CTR-110 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is
operating properly.  To determine whether your CTR-110 is causing the
interference goes away, your CTR-110 is causing it.  Try to eliminate the
interference by:

    Moving your CTR-110 away from the receiver

    Connecting your CTR-110 to an outlet that is on a different electrical
    circuit from the receiver

    Contacting your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your CTR-110.

(BR/tc 04/16/98)