Model 128 Moviecorder
(160-0828)                 Care And Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 18397

HANDLING

    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 at 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.

    Remove the cassette tape and turn off the power when the camcorder
    is not in use.

    Do not use the camcorder on its side.  The tape might not wind properly
    and might jam if the unit is used on its side.

    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.


CLEANING

    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.

    Use air blowers and lens papers designed for photographic lenses to
    clean the lens and optional elements.

HEAD CLEANING

Picture playback might become blurred or interrupted.  This does not mean
that the recorded program has been erased.  Dirt accumulated on the head
after long periods of use causes this problem.  In this case, head cleaning
requiring highly technical care is necessary.  For head cleaning, contact
your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Clean heads only when problems occur.

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.

SERVICING

Should your camcorder becomes 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 RV 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 technican
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.


(LB 10/31/95)