Unit Care; Video Cassette Information - Panasonic Diga DMR-EX99V Operating Instructions Manual

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the
instructions that came with the cloth.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing with pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit's lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner (not included) about once every year,
depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner's instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
≥This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the region.
To clean the video heads
Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play.
If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning
cassette. If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified
service person.

Video Cassette Information

∫ Video cassettes
≥Break off the video cassette's tab
to prevent accidental erasure.
Cover the hole with a double layer
of adhesive tape when you want to
use the video cassette for
recording again.
≥You can use video cassettes with
the VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use
of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.
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≥Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment that may
become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
≥The unit should not be installed
or operated near large magnets
or electromagnetic devices.
Such devices can damage
pre-recorded VHS recordings.
≥Do not place any heavy objects
on top of the unit.
≥The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It's
designed to operate in the horizontal position.
Note
Do not obstruct the rear panel's internal cooling fan.
∫ Cautions about condensation
Condensation can cause unreliable playback of VHS recordings.
Condensation may form in the following cases,
≥The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
≥The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an
air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.
≥During rainy seasons.
In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for
at least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray and
cassette compartment are empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc, the video
cassette and the unit.
∫ Video cassette care
≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to
become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully
and discard them when they become dirty or damaged.
≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those
that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the
heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.
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