Sony HVRM35U Product Manual (HVR-M35U Operating Manuals) - Page 95

Notes on Use Notes on the Videocassette Recorder Do not use the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged. Do not place the unit in humid places Do not place the unit in places where they may be exposed to water-splash or to humidity. Do not place water-filled containers or vases on the unit. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction. Do not use the unit in an extremely hot place If the unit is left in a car parked with the windows closed (especially in summer), its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged or it may not work correctly. If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location Moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video heads and tape. If you use the unit in a place subject to direct cold currents from an air conditioner, moisture may also condense inside the unit. Do not place a heavy object on the unit The cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged, or the unit may not work correctly. Do not handle the unit roughly Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock to the unit. To avoid damaging the cabinet's finish Plastic is often used for the surface finishing of the unit. Do not spray a volatile solvent such as an insecticide toward the cabinet or place rubber or vinyl products on the cabinet for a long time. If you do, the finish of the cabinet may be damaged or the coating may come off. Do not clean the cabinet with thinner or benzine The cabinet may be damaged or its coating may come off. When you use a chemical-impregnated cloth, use it according to its directions. Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth When the cabinet is very dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and finish it with a dry cloth. Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit Magnetic fields may damage the recording. To prevent electromagnetic interference caused by radio communication equipment such as cellular phones, transceivers, etc. The use of radio communication equipment such as cellular phones or transceivers near the unit may cause a malfunction and can affect the audio/video signals. Cellular phones or transceivers near the unit should be switched off. Do not use the unit in an area exposed to radiation A malfunction may occur. Checking the video heads every 1000 hours A VCR is a high-precision piece of equipment that records and plays back the picture recorded on a magnetic tape. In particular, the video heads and other mechanical parts may become dirty or worn. To maintain a clean picture, we recommend maintenance every 1000 hours, even though the conditions of use may differ, depending on temperature, humidity, dust, etc. Connecting other equipment When you connect the unit to other equipment or a computer using an i.LINK cable, confirm the direction of the jack. If you forcibly insert the jack, the terminal may be damaged or cause the unit to malfunction. Cleaning of the Video Heads With clogged video heads, the unit cannot record properly. Clean the video heads to prevent noise on the recorded picture or audio. For cleaning, use the supplied cleaning cassette. Before recording an important event The unit cannot record properly with clogged video heads. To ensure normal recording and clear pictures and sound, clean the video heads before recording an important event. Every 50 hours If you repeat the tape transport operation, the video heads will become dirty and coated with fine dirt or dust. Clean the heads every 50 hours. After using a tape prone to clog the heads If using such a tape causes the symptoms illustrated below, clean the heads. 95 Chapter 6 Maintenance Chapter 6 Maintenance