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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, c. 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.
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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