Model 202 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR with Four-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0642)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 57220

Your Optimus Model 202 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, 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.
  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 and might invalidate its warranty.  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 trouble-shooting 
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.

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 thee 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 10/27/99)

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