Model 30 20" Color TV with Built-in VHS HQ VCR
(160-0422) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 35267
Your Optimus Model 30 20" Color TV with Built-In VHS VCR is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you
care for your TV/VCR so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TV/VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can
contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
Use and store the TV/VCR only in normal temperature environments. Tempera-
ture extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries
and distort or melt plastic parts.
Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type in the remote
control. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals
that can damage electronic circuits.
Handle the TV/VCR gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases, and cause it to work improperly.
Keep the TV/VCR away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of
parts.
Wipe the TV/VCR with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do
not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean
it.
Modifying or tampering with the TV/VCRs internal components can cause a mal-function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization
to operate it. If your TV/VCR is not performing as it should, take it to
your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your TV/VCR might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your TV/VCR is causing the interference turn
off your TV/VCR. If the interference goes away, your TV/VCR is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
Moving your TV/VCR away from the receiver
Connecting your TV/VCR to an outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit 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 TV/VCR.
CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS
Dirty video heads cause the playback picture to blur, even if the recorded
signal is clear. However, video head cleaning is a delicate operation that
requires a trained technician. For more head cleaning information, contact
your local Radio Shack store.
Have the video heads cleaned only when picture 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 TV/VCR's inter-
nal 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.
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 cassette. Use the tip of
a pen or pencil to press the plunger. This loosens the tape.
DEGAUSSING
Your TV/VCR has an automatic degaussing circuit. The circuit functions each
time you turn the power off. However, strong magnetism from nearby appli-
ances might affect the TV/VCR's picture. If this happens, turn the power
off for 1 minute, then turn it back on. If the TV/VCR's picture is still
affected, move the TV/VCR away from the appliance. If the TV/VCR's picture
is still affected, contact your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
RESETTING THE TV/VCR'S MEMORY
You can clear all settings from the TV/VCR's memory at once. This is handy
if you want to load new channels into the TV/VCR's memory.
To reset the TV/VCR's memory, simply unplug the TV/VCR for about 1 minute,
then plug it back in. Or, if you do not want to unplug the VCR, eject the
cassette tape (if loaded), then press and hold down both PLAY and REW on
the front of the TV/VCR for at least 5 seconds. The TV/VCR shuts itself off,
and the settings are erased.
(BR/EB 10/17/96)
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