Panasonic NV-SD450B - Manual (Page 47)

Precautions
Before Requesting Service
Precautions
Please read these cautions before you operate this VCR.
Avoid Sudden Changes In Temperature
If the VCR is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
place, condensation may form on the tape and inside the
VCR.
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
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Keep away from High Temperature
Keep the VCR away from extreme direct heat such as
direct sunlight, heating radiators, or closed automobiles.
Keep Magnets away
Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR
because it witi adversely affect the performance of the
VCR.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Touching internal parts of this VCR is dangerous, and may
cause serious damage to the VCR. Do not attempt to
disassemble the VCR. There are no user serviceable
parts inside.
Keep Water away
Keep the VCR away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc.
CAuTsON; if liquids are spiiied into the VCR, serious
damage could occur, if you spill any liquid into the VCR,
consult qualified service personnel.
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 dust.
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anything heavy on it.
Video Head Clogging
The video heads place picture signals on the tape during
recording and read picture signals from the tape during
playback and they are, therefore, of critical importance for
the picture quality. To ensure that they can always provide
optimum picture quality, this VCR is equipped with an
Auto Head Cleaning Function that removes tape particles
and dust from the video heads. However, if the VCR is
used over extremely long periods of time, these heads
may still become dirty and clogged. In such a case, the
signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the
playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the
case, for example, during the playback of a tape, the
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the picture is greatly distorted. When such a symptom
case occurs have the recorder checked by qualified
service personnel.
Head cleaning by service agent is not covered
by warranty.
Condensation 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.
Note:
Do not operate the VCFt for at least 1 hour if any of the
above conditions occur.
This VCR does not incorporate a dew sensor. 42
Tape Care
Some do's and don'ts on tape care. _ ___
DO:
1) Usé a good qualfty'brariddd tape, such as Panasonic.
2) Keep In the Box supplied with your tape, or a video
case, when not in use.
3) Try to use all the tape on a cassette by making
recordfrigs not only at the tape start but also in the
middle and end sections. This will avoid many
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resulting in premature wear.
4) Take care to insert a tape correctly into the VCR to
avoid damage,
DO NOT:
1) Expose the tape to high humidity or temperature.
2) Expose to liquid.
3) Expose to dust particies by storing directly on a carpet
for example.
4) Use a damaged tape or attempt to repair.
5) Dismantle the cassette housing.
6) ATÎémpi to lift the front cassette flap or touch the tape
surface.
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