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Maintenance
Cleaning the VIEWFINDER
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Releasing the eyecup
1. Pull the VIEWFINDER out and lift it up.
2. Turn the two screws counter-clockwise and pull the EYECUP out.
3. Clean the EYECUP and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth
and cotton swab or a blower.
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Reattaching the EYECUP
4. Put the EYECUP on the VIEWFINDER.
5. Refit the screws.
Cleaning the Video Heads
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when
the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion or if
only a blue screen appears during playback, as the video heads may be
dirty.
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
2. Insert the cleaning tape.
3. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
4. Press the
(STOP) button after 10 seconds.
Notes
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Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.
If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.
If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.
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Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.
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