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Maintenance
Cleaning the Video Heads
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To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
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When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
a. Normal Picture
b. Noisy Picture
If this happens, clean the video heads with
a dry type cassette cleaner.
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 about 30 seconds.
Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. If it is still bad, repeat the operation.
If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.
a
b
Storing the Camcorder
1. You must detach the BATTERY PACK from the
camcorder when storing.
2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated, dry and
warm place.
3. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where
the temperature often changes, such as in a
car.
4. Keep the camcorder in a stable place.
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