Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR w/Four-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0635)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 50966

Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo 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 cassettes and can cause the VCR to work improperly.

  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended 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
malfunction and 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 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 manual and its troubleshooting
guide, take the VCR to your local RadioShack 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 RadioShack 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 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 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 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/eb 12/28/98)

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