Model 31 AC/DC VCP
(160-0423)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 38537


Your Optimus Model 31 AC/DC Video Cassette Player is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help you care for
the VCP so you can enjoy it for years.

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

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

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

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

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

   Wipe the VCP 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 VCP's internal components can cause a 
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC 
authorization to operate it.  If your VCP is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS

Dirty video heads can cause the VCP's picture to be blurred during playback,
even when the video signal is clear.  We recommend that you clean the heads
only when such problems occur.  For proper head cleaning, follow the
instructions in a head-cleaning kit, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 44-1203, 
or take the VCP to your local RadioShack store for regular servicing.

VIDEO TAPE TIPS

Although a video cassette tape is built for durability, you should handle
it with care.

   Keep the video cassette in its protective box when you are not using it.

   Do not store video cassettes in high-temperature, high-humidity 
   locations.  Store them in a cool, dry, dust-free environment.

   Store your video cassettes on their ends, not on their sides.  This
   prevents improper setting of the cassette's spools.

   A video cassette's tape can become wound too tightly around the 
   cassette's spools after numerous playings.  This can cause the cassette
   to improperly load and automatically eject when you load it.  On most
   video 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.

REPLACING THE FUSE

If the VCP does not operate when the DC adapter is connected, the fuse
inside the adapter might be blown.  Follow these steps to replace it.

1.  Unscrew the knurled ring at the plug's tip by turning it 
    counterclockwise, then turn over the adapter's cigarette lighter plug 
    so the fuse falls out.

2.  If the wire inside the fuse is broken, replace the fuse with one of the
    same type (1 1/4 x 1/4-inch 3-amp fuse, such as RadioShack Cat. No.
    270-1009).  When you screw on the tip, be sure the knurled ring is 
    screwed firmly onto the plug.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

Your VCP might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly.  To determine whether your VCP is causing the interference, turn
off your VCP.  If the interference goes away, your VCP is causing it.  Try
to eliminate the interference by:

   Moving your VCP away from the TV or radio.

   Connecting your VCP to an outlet that is on a different electrical
   circuit from the TV or radio.

   Contacting your local RadioShack store for help.

(km-03/24/1997)

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