Panasonic NV-SJ400A manual Usage Precautions, Dirt on the video heads

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Usage Precautions

Please read these precautions before you operate this VCR.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, dew may form on the tape and inside the VCR. In this case, the “8” dew indicator will flash on and off and the VCR will not operate.

Humidity and Dust

Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust, which may cause damage to internal parts.

Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes

The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increases in temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

Avoid High Temperature

Keep the VCR away from extreme heat sources such as direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.

Avoid Magnets or Magnetized objects

Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR as it will adversely affect its performance of the VCR.

Keep the VCR away from other equipments as much as possible when using it, avoid any adverse effect on performance for both the VCR and the equipment.

Do Not Place Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not attempt to disassemble the VCR. Touching internal parts of this VCR is dangerous, and may cause it serious damage. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Avoid Water

Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the VCR, serious damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VCR, consult qualified service personnel.

Lightning

To avoid damage by lightning, disconnect the aerial plug from the VCR.

Cleaning the VCR

Wipe the VCR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Do not use compressed air to remove any dust.

Stacking

Place the VCR in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

If Dew Forms in the VCR

Dew may form in the VCR if:

The VCR is in a room where the heater has just been turned on.

The VCR is in a room with steam or high humidity.

The VCR is brought from cold surroundings into a well- heated room.

The VCR is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.

When dew forms in the VCR, the “8” dew indicator on the display flashes on and off and all the function buttons are made non-operational to protect the tape and the video head. When the dew indicator flashes, wait until this indicator disappears.

If dew forms inside the VCR while the VCR is off, it will turn on automatically and the dew indicator will flash on and off. As soon as the dew disappears, the VCR will turn itself off again.

Dirt on the video heads

If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly.

(See the following conditions.)

Normal picture

Small amount

Large amount

 

of dirt

of dirt

If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5–10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads.

If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a service personnel to request assistance.

Head cleaning by service agents is not covered by warranty.

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Contents NV-SJ400A Dear Customer Code Programming SystemPositions of Controls and Components E fContents If the Sliding Cover of the Remote Control Becomes Detached Preparing the Remote ControlInserting Remote Control Batteries Introduction to Controls and ComponentsSetting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV TV OperationConnections to a TV using the Audio/Video Input Sockets ConnectionsBasic Connections Press the Menu button Tuning the TV to Your VCRTo Change the RF output Channel OperationsPreparations Storing TV Broadcasts in Your VCRIntroduction Channels that can be ReceivedDirect Tuning Procedure Manual Tuning ProcedureFine Tuning Procedure Blanking of Unused Programme PositionsTo Add and Delete the Channel Cursor buttons 341 T Press the Cursor button 2 T Time Reset FunctionSet each item by pressing To return to the previous itemPreparations for G-Code Programming Settings Using the On Screen Display To Make Various Indicators Appear On Screen DisplayTo Set the Colour TV System Game machines Option SettingSignal source e.g., Ntsc Connected to the VCRTo Set to the Conditions for Direct Recording Function Playback To Play back in the Desired Picture Quality Picture Mode Ntsc PlaybackConvenient Automatic Functions To Select the Desired Tape Speed Manual RecordingTo Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time To Pause RecordingTo Perform OTR Recording When viewing or displaying the programme from your TVWhen viewing or displaying the programme from your VCR To Perform Direct RecordingKey Programming Timer RecordingTo Suspend the Timer Recording Standby ModeTimer Recording from an External Signal Source Weekly Timer RecordingDaily Timer Recording Setting other Programmes in SuccessionChecking a Timer Programme Cancelling a Timer ProgrammeTo Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode Code ProgrammingDisplaying the Programme List Search Screen Searching Timer-Recorded Programmes Programme List SearchSearch Functions Searching other programmesTo Cancel the Index Search or to Stop Playback To Cancel the Intro-Jet Scan or to Stop PlaybackOperation Making a Copy CopyingRecording VCR VCR will not operate correctly Before Requesting ServiceMessage of On Screen Display Playback will not operate correctlyAdjusting the Playback Picture Usage Precautions Dirt on the video headsSpecifications Page Page F0005Fa0 15000 a Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan

NV-SJ400A specifications

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