Panasonic NV-HD90 - Precautions

Precautions
Please reac these cautions before you operate this VTR.
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
{f the VTR is suddeniy moved from a cold place to a warm
place, condensation may form on the tape and inside the
VTA.
Humidity and Dust
Avoid places where there is high humidity or much dust,
which may cause damage to internal paris.
Do Not Obstruct the Ventilation Holes
The ventilation holes prevent abnormal increases in
temperature. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially
avold covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or
paper.
Keep away from High Temperature
Keep the VTR 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 VTR
because it wil! adversely affect the performance of the VTR.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Touching Internal parts of this VTR is dangerous, and may
cause serious damage to the VTR. Do notattempt to
disassemble the VTR. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.
Keep Water away
Keep the VTR away trom flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc.
CAUTION: If fiquids are spilled into the VTR, serious
damage could occur. If you spill any liquid into the VTR,
consult qualified service personnel.
Cleaning the VTR _
Wipe the VTR with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning
fluid, or other chemicals. Do not use compressed air to
temove dust,
Stacking
Place the VTR in a horizontal position, anc do not place
anything heavy on it.
Before Requesting Service
Precautions
. . Video Head Clogging
. -. The video heads place picture signats on the tape during
recording and read picture signals from the tape curing
playback and they are, therefore, of critical importance for
ihe picture quality. If the VTA is used over extremely jong
_. periods of time. these heads may become dirly and
clogged. In such a case, the signals can nolongerbe
fécorded correctly, and the playback picture will aa
distorted accordingly. This is the case, when for example.
during the playback of a tape, the sound Is repro
normally, but no picture is seen, or the picture
distorted. When such a symptom occurs consult your
dealer for further advice. - wise
Condensation may form in the VIR ii
The VTA is in a room where the heater has just been
~#The VTR is ina room with steam or high humidity.
The VTR is brought from cold surroundings into a
well-heated room.
The VTR is suddenly brought trom coot surroundings,
such as an air-conditioned room or car, toa p! whichis
hot an¢ humid.
Note:
Do not operate the VTR for at feast 1 hour if any of the 2
... above cenditions occur. - on eS
This VTR does not incorporate a dew sensor. =
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Tape Care Pi ony >»
Some do's and don'ts on n tape care, 2
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-- ~~1) Use a good quality oranded tape, such as Panasonic.
2) Keep in the Box supplied with your tape, ora video case,
when not In use.
3) Try to use all the tape on a cassette by making
recordings not only at the tape start but also in the
middle and end sections. This will avoid many repeated
. .tecordings at the beginning of the tape resulting in
premature wear.
4) Take care to insert a tape correctly into the VIR | to avo
damage.
DONOT:
1) Expose the tape to high humidity or temperature.
2) Expose to liquid.
3) Expose to dust particles by storing directly on a carpet
for example.
4) Use a damaged tape or attempt to repair.
5) Dismantte the cassette housing.
6) Attempt to lift the front cassette flap or touch the tape
‘surface.
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