Radio Shack 28 - Manual (Page 41)

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SERVICING YOUR MODEL 28
There are no user-serviceable parts inside your
Model 28. If you encounter a problem that you
cannot correct using this manual and its trouble-
shooting guide, take the Model 28 to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
Cleaning the Video Heads
Dirty video heads cause the playback picture to
blur, even if the recorded signal is clear. Howev-
er, video head cleaning is a delicate operation
that requires a trained technician. For more
head cleaning information, contact your local
RadioShack store.
Have the video heads cleaned only when pic-
ture quality is affected.
STORING VIDEO CASSETTES
Unless you are making a timer recording, eject
and store the cassette when you finish using it.
This helps protect the cassette and the Model
28’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 you play a
tape several times. This can cause the cassette
to improperly load and automatically eject when
you insert it. On most cassettes there is a brake-
release plunger on the bottom center of the cas-
sette. Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the
plunger. This loosens the tape.
DEGAUSSING
Your Model 28 has an automatic degauss cir-
cuit. The circuit functions each time you turn the
power off. However, strong magnetism from
nearby appliances might affect the Model 28’s
picture. If this happens, move the Model 28
away from the appliance. If the Model 28’s pic-
ture is still affected, turn the power off for 1
minute, then turn it back on. If the Model 28’s
picture is still affected, contact your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
Brake-Release
Plunger
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