Video Head Cleaning; Condensation; Maintenance - Panasonic AJ-D220 p Operating Instructions Manual

Video
Head
Cleaning
This
VTR
comes
with
an
auto head cleaning function
which
automatically
reduces
the
amount
of
dirt
on
the
heads.
However,
to
ensure the highest
reliability,
we recommend
that
you clean the
video
heads
every day.
Use
the cleaning
fluid
designated by Panasonic.
Checking
the
hour meter
Set the
VTR
to
the
remote mode.
(Set the
LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE
switch
to
the
REMOTE
position.)
When
the
RESET
button
on
the front
panel
is
pressed, the cumulative
numbers
of
hours during
which
the
drum
and
capstan have been used
are indicated alternately
on
the
counter display
for
as long
as the button
is
held
down.
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88 88
Shi
OO OO Ou
c
oo oo on
Cumulative
drum
rotation
time
Cumulative capstan
rotation
time
Condensation
The
principle
according
to
which condensation forms
is
the
same
as
that
which causes
droplets
of
water (condensation)
to
form on
the
window panes
of
a heated
room when
it
is
cold outside.
Condensation forms on
the
VTR
or
its
tape
when
it
is
moved
to
a
location with
a considerably
different
temperature
and
humidity.
More
specifically,
it
forms
when
the
VTR
or
tape
is:
• Brought
into
a very
steamy and humid
location or into
a
room where
the heating
was
just
turned on.
• Brought suddenly from an
air-conditioned
room
to
a very hot
and humid
location.
In
such
cases,
do
not turn
the
power on
straight
away
but leave the
unit
standing
for
about 10
minutes.
When
condensation has formed
in
the
unit,
an
error
message
lights
up
in
the
counter
display section,
and the cassette tape
is
automatically
ejected.
Keep
the
power on and
wait
until
the error
message
is
cleared.
Maintenance
Before performing
any maintenance
work, set the
power
switch
to
the
OFF
position
and
disconnect the
power cable from
the
AC
outlet
making sure
that
you
take hold
of
the
molded
part
of
the
power
plug.
Use
a
soft cloth to
clean the cabinet.
In
order
to
get
rid
of
stubborn
dirt,
dilute
some
neutral
kitchen
detergent with water, dip
a
cloth
into
the solution,
wring
it
out
well,
and wipe
away
the
dirt.
Then
wipe
off
any
moisture
which remains
using
a dry
cloth.
Do
not
use
paint thinners or
benzine
for
cleaning purposes.
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