Model 163 Moviecorder 8 Camcorder
(160-0864) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 19175
Your Optimus Model 163 MovieCorder 8 Camcorder is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care
for the camcorder so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the camcorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
Use and store the camcorder only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices,
damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Handle the camcorder gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases, and cause it to work improperly.
Keep the camcorder away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Wipe the camcorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong
detergents to clean it.
Modifying or tampering with the camcorder's internal components can cause
a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your camcorder is not performing as it
should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
Handling
Remove the cassette tape and turn off the power when the camcorder is
not in use.
Avoid shocks and drops. Do not drop or otherwise subject the camcorder
to hard shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or striking the camcorder
during recording generates noise in the recorded image.
To protect the lens, always replace the lens cap when the camcorder is
not in use. Do not touch the lens surface with your hand.
Do not point the camcorder lens or the viewfinder eyepiece at the sun,
whether recording is in progress or not. Direct sunlight can make
recording impossible, burn the CCD imager, and damage the camcorder
beyond repair. Be particularly careful when recording outside.
Do not use the camcorder in excessive temperatures and humidity. You
can use the camcorder between 32 degrees F and 104 degrees F and
between 35% and 80% relative humidity.
Do not store the camcorder in an unventilated car in the summer, in
direct sunlight, or near strong heat sources. This can result in
severe damage to the camcorder's case and electronic circuits.
Avoid magnetic sources. Using the camcorder near strong fluorescent
lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources can adversely
affect recorded images.
Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or other foreign matter could
get on or inside the camcorder. Such substances could cause
malfunctions.
Do not use or leave the camcorder in areas with excessive smoke, steam,
dust, or moisture. Such environments can cause dew to form on the
camcorder's lenses. Be sure to provide ample ventilation.
Do not use the camcorder on its side. The tape might not wind
properly and might jam.
Some small, portable tripods might be difficult to connect and might
not be sturdy enough to support your camcorder. Be sure to use only a
strong, stable tripod.
Servicing Your Camcorder
Except as noted in this owner's manual, there are no user-serviceable parts
inside your camcorder. If you encounter a problem that you cannot correct
using this owner's manual and its troubleshooting guide or the sections
below, take the camcorder to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
To clean the camcorder's lens and optical elements, use air blowers and
lens papers designed for photographic lenses.
Follow these steps to clean the picture tube face and lens inside the
eyepiece.
1. Rotate the eye cup counterclockwise and pull it out to remove it.
2. Use a cotton swab to clean the picture tube face and lens.
3. Fit the tab on the eye cup into the groove on the viewfinder, push it
in, then turn it clockwise to replace it.
Cleaning the Video Heads
The camcorder's video heads require cleaning from time to time. Dirty
video heads can cause the playback picture to become blurred.
Use an 8 mm VCR/camcorder head cleaner kit (such as Cat. No. 44-1204,
available at your local Radio Shack store) to clean the video heads only
when there is a problem. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions
included with the kit.
If the problem persists, head cleaning requiring highly technical care
might be necessary. Contact your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
Erase Protection
Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to prevent accidental erasure
of a tape. If the erase-protection tab is closed, the camcorder cannot
record on the tape.
If you try to record on a tape with the erase-protection tab closed, TAPE
flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds, then disappears.
Attaching an Optional Filter/Lens
To attach an optional 46 mm filter or lens to the camcorder, remove the
lens hood by turning it counterclockwise, attach the filter or lens by
turning it clockwise onto the camcorder, then replace the lens hood.
CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the camcorder's lens.
NOTE: If you attach an optional filter or lens to the camcorder, the
camcorder's auto focus will not work properly.
Storing Your Video Cassettes
Eject and store the cassette when you finish using it. This helps protect
the cassette and the camcorder's internal mechanisms from dust.
Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a
cool, dry, dust-free environment. Store the cassettes on end, not on their
sides. This prevents improper setting of the cassette's spools.
NOTE: Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette's spools after
numerous recordings and playbacks. This can cause the cassette to
improperly load when you insert it.
The FCC Wants You to Know
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable
protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it
is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more
of the following corrective measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV
Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the
radio or TV
Consult your local Radio Shack store if the problem still exists.
You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment.
(JC 11/16/95)
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