Panasonic AJ-SDd93 - Manual (Page 37)

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Video head cleaning
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle involved
when droplets of water form on a window pane of a
heated room. It occurs when the unit or tape is moved
between places where the temperature or humidity varies
greatly or when, for instance:
• It is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room
immediately after it has been heated up.
• It is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or
humid location.
This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function
which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the
video heads. However, in order to maximize the unit’s
reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be
cleaned as and when appropriate.
When moving the unit to locations such as these, leave it
standing for about 10 minutes rather than switching on the
power immediately. If condensation occurs in the unit, “E-
20” will flash on the counter display and the cassette will
be automatically ejected.
Leave the unit with the power on until “E-20” is cleared
from the display.
Maintenance
Before starting any maintenance work, switch the power
to OFF and, holding the plug, unplug the cord from the
socket.
Use a soft cloth to clean the outside of the unit.
For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the unit with a cloth that
has been lightly dampened with well-diluted kitchen
detergent and wrung out thoroughly.
After wiping off the dirt with the damp cloth, finish it off
with a dry cloth. Note:
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners or any other
solvents as they may affect the color of external parts
or damage the unit’s coating.
For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with one of our service companies or with your
dealer.