Panasonic PVD4752 PVD4742 User Guide - Page 6

DECK & Cassette Information Head Cleaning Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads to become clogged. Video Head Clog Sensor During playback, this screen appears if clogging is detected. To remove screen, press PLAY on the remote or DECK. V I DEO HEADS MAY NEED CLEAN I NG PLEASE I NSERT HEAD CLEAN I NG CASSETTE OR REFER TO MANUAL END : PLAY • Use "dry" type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is recommended.) • Follow cleaning tape instructions carefully. Excessive use of tape can shorten head life. • If head clog symptoms persist, contact your nearest Factory Servicenter or authorized Servicenter (see p. 52). Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure Break off the tab to prevent recording. Record Tab Screw driver To record again Cover the hole with cellophane tape. Built-in Head Cleaner A clean video head helps produce a clear picture. So, we have equipped your DECK with a built-in, non-chemical head cleaning system that helps prevent clogging of the video heads. Cleaning is performed each time you load or unload a video cassette. • This feature is preventative only, If your video heads are seriously clogged, consider the use of a chemical non-abrasive head cleaning kit or take your DECK to a Servicenter. Record/ Playback Time Only use tapes with the mark in this DECK. Tape Speed Setting Type of Video Cassette T60 T120 T160 SP (Standard Play) 1 Hour 2 Hours 2 Hours 40 Minutes LP (Long Play) 2 Hours 4 Hours 5 Hours 20 Minutes SLP (Super Long Play) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours Cleaning DECK Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the ventilation holes on the back sides and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a non-abrasive, antistatic cleaner and polisher. Features for a Quality Picture (VCR) Digital Auto Picture Automatically controls the video output signal for less noise depending on the tape condition. Digital Auto Tracking Continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality. Manual Tracking Control (to reduce picture noise) Use during Playback and Slow Motion mode to reduce picture noise. Press CH (TRACKING) / on the remote control or on DECK until the picture clears up. To return to Auto Tracking, press POWER off, then on again a few seconds later. R R R R R R R R V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter) In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) / operate as a V-Lock control. 6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]