Panasonic VQT0C55 manual Condensation, Over 10 years, Prevention of condensation

For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition

Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes.

●Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes.

It is recommended that you record and store videotapes in the environment below.

			Storage
	Recording	Short period		Long period
		(Up to 10 years)		(Over 10 years)
Temperature	17°C to 25°C	15°C to 23°C		15°C to 19°C
Humidity	30% to 70%	40% to 55%		25% to 35%
Hourly temperature change	Less than 10°C	–		–
Hourly humidity change	Less than 10%	–		–

●Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period.

If videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year for refreshing.

●When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on end.

Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust and ultraviolet. Keep tapes in cases and do not store them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pressure from other tapes can cause distor- tions and deformations of the tape edges.

Condensation

●When this unit is moved from a cold to a warm place abruptly, the vapor in the warm air will come into contact with the head drum or the tape guides. When chilled, the vapor turns into drop- lets of water. This state is known as condensa- tion. When condensation occurs, the videotape will adhere to the head drum or the tape guides and will be damaged.

●Condensation occurs on this unit in the following circumstances:

•It is moved abruptly from a cold place to a warm place.

•It is used in a room immediately after the heater has been turned on, or when cold breeze from an air-conditioner blows onto it.

•It is used at a place of high humidity.

Head drum

Videotape

When a cassette tape is loaded, please do not transport e.g., from an external cold place to a warm room thereby subjecting the unit to dras- tic temperature changes.

After moving the unit, please do not use it until the innards are stabilized.

●When condensation occurs, the monitor displays the following warning:

CONDENSATION ON DRUM

To remedy, leave the unit with the power ON and wait until the WARNING indicator disappears.

●Prevention of condensation

When transporting the AG-DV2500E from a cold to a warmer place abruptly, first take out the cas- sette. Then place the AG-DV2500E in a plastic bag and seal it before transporting the unit.

Leave the AG-DV2500E in the sealed plastic bag until the unit has the same temperature as the surroundings. This will prevent condensation.

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