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For the operation, see “Setting the user bits” on
page 58.
2
Set the timecode.
For the operation, see “Setting the timecode”
on page 58.
3
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to
R-RUN.
4
Press the REC START button, and
check that recording starts and that the
timecode indication in the counter
display changes.
5
Press the REC START button again,
and check that the tape stops and that
the timecode indication stops changing.
6
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to
F-RUN, and check that the timecode
indication changes regardless of
whether the tape is running.
7
Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA, and
the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT,
then check that the user bit data that
was set is displayed.
To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-
HD12CL Cleaning Cassette. Follow the
instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as
incorrect or excessive use could damage the video
heads.
To clean the heads, perform the following:
Load the cleaning cassette according to the
procedure described in “Loading a cassette” on
page 62.
The tape runs automatically in PLAY mode for
about 5 seconds to clean the head.
After the tape runs, the cleaning cassette is
automatically ejected.
Note
Do not run the cleaning cassette more than 5 times
consecutively.
Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and
mirror inside the viewfinder barrel.
Clean the lens and protecting filter with a
commercially available lens cleaner.
Caution
Never use organic solvents such as thinners.
Maintenance
Cleaning the video heads
Cleaning the viewfinder