Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D50P, Service Manual

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1. Use the provided disc cleaning cloth, or soft and dry cloth to
lightly clean the disc from the inner to outer edges in axial
direction.
2. If the dirt cannot be removed with the above procedure, put
a few droplets of absolute alcohol in a soft and dry cloth,
and use it to lightly clean the disc from the inner to outer
edges in axial direction.
10 Maintenance
10.1. Cleaning Lens, Viewfinder and LCD Panel
Do not touch the surface of the lens, Viewfinder and LCD Panel with your hand.
When cleaning the lens, use air-Blower to blow off the dust.
When cleaning the LCD Panel, dampen the lens cleaning paper with lens cleaner, and the gently wipe the their surface.
Note:
A lens cleaning paper and lens cleaner are available at local camera shops and market place.
10.2. Cleaning Disc
10.3. Cleaning optical pickup
1. Attach the AC adapter/charger or battery (power supply), and then slide the DISC EJECT switch to open the disc insertion
block.
2. Remove the AC adapter/charger or battery (power supply).
3. Check to see whether the optical pickup is dirty. If it is not dirty, use the following procedure to clean it:
a. Apply one drop of absolute alcohol on a clean cotton swab (*1).
Lens cleaner liquid for CD/DVD (generally available) may be substituted for absolute alcohol.
b. Lightly swab the optical pickup to clean it.
Using too much force during cleaning may cause a fault to occur.
*1: Always use a fresh cotton swab free from any additive or chemical.
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