Model 161 Moviecorder
(160-0862)              Care and Maintenance          Faxback Doc. # 31675

CARING FOR THE MONITOR

    Do not let anything press or knock against the monitor screen, as the
    screen might break.

   Do not place the camcorder monitor-side down on any surface.

CLEANING

    Use the provided cleaning cloth or other soft cloth to clean the
    monitor screen.

    Many plastic parts are used in the camcorder casing.  Do not use
    thinners, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners.  These can
    discolor and damage the case.

    Clean the casing with a soft, dry cloth.  If the casing is particularly
    dirty, wipe the casing with a tightly wrung cloth dampened with a mild
    detergent solution.  Then wipe it again with a soft, dry cloth.

HEAD CLEANING

If picture playback becomes blurred or interrupted, and/or X appears on the
monitor display, dirt has accumulated on the head so that further
maintenance is required.

Use an 8 mm VCR/camcorder head cleaner kit (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.

MAINTAINING GOOD RECORDING CAPABILITIES

You should avoid using your camcorder under the following conditions:

    Dew has formed on the head drum.

    The video tape is damaged or soiled.  A damaged or soiled tape might
    soil the head drum, cause the picture to blur, or, in the worst cases,
    stop the camcorder from recording.  Do not use such a video tape.

    The recording location is extremely humid or dusty.  Using the
    camcorder in such locations can damage it.

REPLACING THE MONITOR'S LAMP

The fluorescent lamp backlight used in the monitor eventually needs
replacement.  When the lamp reaches the end of its capacity, the REPLACE
THE LAMP indicator appears in the center of the monitor screen, and the
monitor goes off in approximately one minute.  When this occurs, purchase
a lamp replacement through your local Radio Shack store.  To replace the
monitor's lamp:

1.  Set the power switch to off and wait about 15 minutes for the lamp
    to cool.

    CAUTION:  Be sure you allow the lamp enough time to cool so you do
              not burn yourself.

2.  Rotate the camcorder lens to expose the fluorescent lamp compartment
    cover.  Use a pointed object such as the point of a pen to push the
    cover release toward the monitor, and then pull the cover outward to
    remove it.

3.  Use tweezers to grasp the end (white knob) of the fluorescent lamp,
    and pull the lamp out.

4.  Insert the replacement lamp, guiding it straight into the compartment.
    Do not insert the lamp diagonally, as it might not touch the contacts
    inside the compartment.

5.  Replace the fluorescent lamp compartment cover.

NOTE:  The lamp might flicker when you first turn on the monitor.  If this
       happens, turn off the camcorder, and then turn it on again.

SERVICING

Should your camcorder become inoperable, do not try to solve the problem
yourself.  There are no user-serviceable parts inside.  Switch off the
power and take the camcorder to your local Radio Shack store for
assistance.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This camcorder 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 camcorder and the radio/TV.

    Connect the camcorder to an outlet that is on a different circuit from
    the one used for the radio/TV.

Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced radio/TV technician
if the problem persists.

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 store for assistance.


(EB 4/4/96)