4-Head VHS HQ VCR Model 114/63
(160-0551/633)              Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 44934

Your Optimus 4-Head VHS HQ VCR is an example of superior design and crafts-
manship.  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 cases 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 chemicals 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 mal-
function, invalidating your VCRs warranty and voiding 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.

Servicing Your VCR

There are no 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.

Cleaning the Video Heads

When video head cleaning becomes necessary, the following message appears
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 Radio Shack store.
Clean the heads only when the VCR displays the message shown above. 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 Radio Shack 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 setting 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 auto-
       matically 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/EB 10/28/97)