4-Head VHS HQ VCR
(160-0549/0550/0632)       Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 40218


Your Optimus 4-Head VHS HQ VCR is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship.  The following suggestions will help you care for your 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 can cause the VCR to work improperly.

   Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type in the remote
   control.  Batteries can leak that damage your VCR remote control's
   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, invalidating your VCR's warranty and voiding your FCC
authorization to operate it.  If your VCR is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Servicing Your VCR

There are no user-serviceable parts inside your VCR.  If you encounter a
problem that you cannot correct using this troubleshooting guide, take
your VCR to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Cleaning the Video Heads

When video head cleaning becomes necessary, the VCR displays the following
message on the TV screen while playing back a recorded tape.
VIDEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEANING PLEASE INSERT HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE OR
REFER TO MANUAL
END: PLAY KEY

Video head cleaning kits are available from your local RadioShack store.
Clean the heads only when the VCR displays the message.  Be sure to use
the "dry" type cleaning cassette.

Serious problems require cleaning by a trained technician.  For more 
head cleaning information, contact your local RadioShack store.

Storing Your Video Cassettes

Unless you are making an automatic timer recording, eject and store the
cassette before you turn off the VCR.  This helps protect the cassette
and the VCR's internal mechanisms.

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, to prevent improper settling of the cassette's spools.

Note:  Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette's spools after
       many playings.  This can make the cassette load improperly 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.

(km-06/27/1997)

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