Panasonic ProLine AG-1340 Operating Instructions Manual page 39

Dirt on the video heads
If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be
recorded or played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Small
Normal amount
picture of dirt
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette
5–10 times successively to remove the dirt
from the video heads.
If a clear picture is not produced, insert a
commercially available cleaning cassette.
Then, press [REC (REC/OTR)] and keep it
running for approximate 10 seconds to clean
the video heads.
If the problem still persists after performing all
of the measures listed above, contact a service
personnel to request assistance.
Heads mainly become dirty because of
scratched or dirty tapes, use of the unit in
places where temperature and humidity are
high, dust in the air and other reasons.
Never use tapes on which juice has been spilt
or those that are extremely damaged since this
will not only cause the heads to become dirty,
but will also make the unit malfunction.
Surge Absorber
For added protection for this product, these
models are equipped with new surge absorbing
circuit which prevents damage due to power
surges caused by induced lightning.
– This function may not be effective for surges
by direct lightning.
CVC (Crystal View Control)
Indicator
The crystal view control function ensures that
you always obtain the optimum picture quality
so that you get the best picture automatically.
While the VCR is turned on, the CVC indication
Large
is always displayed to show that the Crystal
amount
View Control is activated.
of dirt
Longrun Head System
This longrun head system enables
approximately 8,000 hours of recording/
playback with high quality images. Newly
developed head cylinder with narrower head
windows and tapered cylinder design
effectively protects heads from dust and
prevents head clogging. Plus, "Alumina" Head
Cleaner further enhanced cleaning efficiency.
– Based on in-house tests with Panasonic
video cassettes. Actual head life may vary
according to conditions of use, tape type,
temperature, humidity, etc.
The serial number of this product can be
found on the rear panel. No others have the
same serial number as yours. You should
record the number and other vital information
here and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid identification in
case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer purchased from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
AG-1340P
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