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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 prob-
lem 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.
