Model 64/65 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR
(160-0634/636)             Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 51740

Your Optimus Model 64/Model 65 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR With Four-Head Double
Azimuth 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,
  damage batteries, 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 recommended type in
  the remote control. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your 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 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 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 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 3/19/99)

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