SCR-96 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Recorder w/Tie-Clip Mic
(140-1239A)                Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 56437

Your Optimus Stereo Mate SCR-96 AM/FM Stereo Cassette Recorder with Tie
Clip Mic is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following 
suggestions will help you care for the cassette recorder so you can enjoy 
it for years.

  Keep the recorder dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

  Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type.

  Handle the recorder gently and carefully.

  Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments.
  Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
  batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

  Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt.

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

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

Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts

Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape 
heads and other parts the tape touches.  This can greatly reduce the 
performance of the cassette recorder.  You should clean the tape handling 
parts after about every 20 hours of tape player operation.  Your local 
RadioShack store sells a complete line of cassette deck cleaning supplies.

1.  Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source.

2.  Open the cassette compartment cover.

3.  Press < > PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.

4.  Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning
    solution to clean the play-back head, pinch rollers, tape guides, and
    capstans.

5.  When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the cassette compartment
    cover.  Then reconnect power.

FCC Information

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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.

(EB 8/17/99)