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

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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