In-Dash AM/FM Stereo Cassette with Auto-Stop
(120-2009)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 32347

Your Optimus In-Dash AM/FM Stereo Cassette with Auto-Stop is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help
you care for the stereo so you can enjoy it for years.

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

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

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

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

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

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

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

    Moving your stereo away 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 stereo.

CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS

Clean the tape head after about every 20 hours of playing time.  Insert a
special head-cleaning cassette (such as Cat. No. 44-1202), and follow the
cassette's directions to clean the tape head.

RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY

After you play a cassette tape a few times, the tape might become tightly
wound on the reels.  This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate.

To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to
the end of one side, then rewind it.  Then loosen the tape reels by gently
tapping each side of the cassette's outer shell on a flat surface.

CAUTION:  Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it.  Do not
          touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the
          cassette.

REPLACING A FUSE

If the stereo does not operate, you might need to replace the red power
wire's fuse with the supplied spare fuse.  If the clock resets or stored
stations are lost when the ignition is off, you might need to replace the
yellow continuous power wire's fuse with the supplied spare fuse.  Check
both fuses.

WARNING:  Before you begin, disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery's
          negative (-) terminal.

1.  Pull the two latches on the fuse holder apart until it opens.

2.  If either fuse is blown, replace it.  Use only standard 1 1/4-inch
    fuses with the proper rating.  The red power wire's fuse must be
    3.0 amps, and the yellow continuous power wire's fuse must be 0.5 amp.

    CAUTION:  The supplied spare fuses have the proper ratings.  Make sure
              you replace a fuse only with another fuse of the same rating.

3.  Reassemble the fuse holder by squeezing it together until it snaps
    shut.

4.  Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.


(BR/EB 4/17/96)