6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.comDECK & Cassette InformationVideo Head Clog SensorDuring playback, thisscreen appears ifclogging is detected.To remove screen,press PLAY on theremote or DECK.Playing older or damaged tapes may eventuallycause video heads to become clogged.V I D EO HEADS M AYN EED CLE A N I NGPLEASE I NSERT HEADCLEA N I NG CASSETT EOR REFER T O MANUALEND : P L AY• Use “dry” type head cleaning cassetteonly. (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 yournearest Factory Servicenter or authorizedServicenter (see p. 52).Head CleaningOnly use tapes with the mark in this DECK.Prevent Accidental Tape ErasureRecord/ Playback TimeRecord TabCover the holewith cellophane tape.To record againBreak off the tab toprevent recording.SP(Standard Play) 2 Hours40 Minutes1 Hour 2 Hours5 Hours20 Minutes2 Hours 4 HoursLP(Long Play)3 Hours 6 Hours 8 HoursSLP(Super Long Play)Type of Video CassetteTape SpeedSetting T160T120T60Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the ventilation holeson the back sides and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can bemarred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes sincethe materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a non-abrasive,antistatic cleaner and polisher.Cleaning DECKDigital Auto PictureAutomatically controls the video output signal for less noise depending on the tape condition.Digital Auto TrackingContinuously 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.V-Lock Control (to reduce picture jitter)In Still mode, CH (TRACKING) / operate as a V-Lock control.Features for a Quality Picture (VCR)RRRRRRRRBuilt-in Head CleanerA clean video head helps produce a clearpicture.So, we have equipped your DECK witha built-in, non-chemical head cleaning systemthat helps prevent clogging of the videoheads. Cleaning is performed each time youload or unload a video cassette.• This feature is preventative only, If your videoheads are seriously clogged, consider the useof a chemical non-abrasive head cleaning kitor take your DECK to a Servicenter.Screw driver