Before Requesting Service; Cleaning Care For Video Heads - Panasonic AG-DV1DC P Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning Care for Video Heads

Clogged Video Head
Tape Operations Caution
• When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit
will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete.
• The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational
after the tape has been completely loaded.
If you have a problem with your unit, it may be something you can correct yourself.
Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.
Symptom
No picture in the LCD Monitor...
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
No operation starts when operation
buttons are pressed...
Recording cannot be done...
Sound from microphone cannot be
monitored...
Sound cannot be heard...

Before Requesting Service

(a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your unit will not require
head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may
become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged tapes,
long term use, etc. If "NEED HEAD CLEANING" appears for
5 seconds in the LCD monitor, the heads may require
cleaning.
(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning
be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact
your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to
obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic
cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCLA). Be sure to follow the
cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head
cleaning cassette could shorten video head life.
Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Correction
• Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 9, 10)
• Make sure the POWER is set to ON.
(pp. 13, 19)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 28)
• Make sure the Battery is fully charged.
(p. 9)
• Make sure all necessary cables are
connected correctly and firmly. (p. 10)
• Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 9, 10)
• Insert the cassette record tab up, window
side facing out. (p. 7)
• Make sure the Power source is connected.
(pp. 9, 10)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 28)
• Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 6)
• Check the Battery Indication. (p. 31)
• Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/
PAUSE mode.
• Make sure the Audio on the PLAYBACK
MODE is set to ST1. (pp. 21, 29)
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