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RQT8857
Unit Care
Reference
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions
that came with the cloth.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the
lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do
not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray and cassette
compartment are empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the
unit.
Cautions about condensation
Condensation can cause unreliable playback of VHS recordings.
Condensation may form in the following cases,
The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a well-heated room.
The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an air-
conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot and humid.
During rainy seasons.
In any of the above-mentioned conditions, do not operate the unit for at
least 2 hours. The unit is not equipped with a moisture sensor.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited
material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
DO NOT
Do not place the unit on amplifi ers
or equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
The unit should not be installed or
operated near large magnets or
electromagnetic devices. Such
devices can damage pre-recorded
VHS recordings.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the unit.
The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s designed
to operate in the horizontal position.
Cleaning the video heads
Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play.
If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette.
If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualifi ed service person.
Head-cleaning cassette: NV-TCL30PT
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.