Model 130 Moviecorder
(160-0830)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 19853

Your Optimus Model 130 MovieCorder 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 electronics 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 unit
    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 unit 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.

    To clean the picture tube face and lens inside the eyepiece, press and
    hold down the cover's tab on the back of the eyepiece, then open the
    cover.

CAUTION:  The eyepiece's cover is not removable.  Do not try to remove it
          from the eyepiece.

Clean the picture tube face and lens using a soft non-abrasive cloth, swab,
or lens cleaning paper.  When you finish cleaning, close the cover.

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 even though the
audio signal is clear.  Head cleaning must be done by an experienced
camcorder technician.  If the camcorder's heads become dirty, 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 missing, the camcorder cannot
record on the tape.

If you try to record on a tape with the erase-protection tab missing, TAPE
appears in the viewfinder.

If you want to record on a video cassette that has had its tab removed, put
a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase protection tab hole.

ATTACHING AN OPTIONAL FILTER/LENS

To attach an optional filter or lens to the camcorder, remove the lens hood
by turning it counterclockwise, attach the filter or lens, then replace the
lens hood.

CAUTION:  Be careful not to touch the camcorder's lens.

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 settling 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.

On most cassettes there is a brake-release plunger on the bottom center of
the cassette.  Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plunger.  This
loosens the tape.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KONW

This device complies with Part 15 of "FCC Rules".  Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:  (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.

Modifying or tampering with the camcorder's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the camcorder's 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 for assistance.


(EB 2/26/96)

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