Model 109 4-Head VHS VCR
(160-0546)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 37686


Your Optimus Model 109 4-Head HQ VHS VCR is an example or superior design
and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help you care for the
VCR so you can enjoy it for years.

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

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

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

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

    Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type in the remote
    control..  Old batteries can leak chemicals that damage electronic
    parts.

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

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

Cleaning the Video Heads

Your VCR's video heads will require cleaning after long use.  Dirty video
heads can cause the playback picture to become blurred even though the
audio signal is clear.  VCR head cleaning kits (Such as Cat. No. 44-1203)
are available through your local Radio Shack store.  Clean the heads only
when the picture quality is affected.

Serious problems require cleaning by a trained technician.

Servicing Your VCR

There are not user-serviceable parts inside your VCR.  If you encounter a
problem that you cannot correct using this manual and its troubleshooting
guide, take the VCR to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Storing Your Video Cassettes

Unless you re making an automatic timer recording, eject and store the
cassette when you finish using it.  This helps protect the cassette and
the VCR'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 setting of the cassette's spools.

    Note:

    Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette's spools after
    playing a cassette numerous 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.

(br/km-02/03/1997)

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