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Maintenance
Storing the Camcorder
1. You must detach the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder
when not in use.
2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated, dry/warm place.
3. Store the camcorder were temperature changes will
be minimal. (avoid places such as a garage,
loft space or car.)
4. Store the camcorder on a stable surface.
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3
a
b
c
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 known good video cassette.
If it is still bad, repeat the operation.
If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service centre.
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