Video Heads
Dirty video heads cause partial mosaic-pattern noise or make the whole display bluish on playback. When the video heads get extremely dirty, the recording quality decreases, and, in the worst case, it won�t record at all. Causes of dirty video heads � Dusty atmosphere � High temperature and humidity � Scratches on tapes � Overuse � Do not rewind the cleaning tape until it gets to the end of the tape. When the tape gets to the end, rewind it to the beginning to use it again. � If the video head gets dirty soon after you clean it, the cleaning tape might be damaged. Stop using the cleaning tape right away. � Overusing the cleaning tape might damage the video head. If the video head is damaged, the picture quality will not improve even when you clean the video head. � When you can�t clean a dirty video head with the cleaning tape, it needs cleaning and repair at the dealer. Please contact them.
Using A Cleaning Tape
(1) Insert the cleaning tape in the camera recorder and turn on the power switch (2) Press the CAMERA/VCR button and make sure the VCR lamp is on. (3) Move the OPERATION lever q. Move it g within ten seconds. (Do not rewind the tape at this point.) (4) Eject the cleaning tape and insert another tape. Record on it and play it back. Make sure the picture is fine. (5) If the picture is not clear, repeat the steps 1-4. (Do not use the cleaning tape more than four times in a row.)
Regular Maintenance
For the superior picture quality, we recommend replacing consumable parts such as a video head approximately every 2,000 hours of use. (However, this estimated time varies greatly depending on the environment in which it is used, such as temperature, humidity, and dust.)
Cleaning
When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner. � Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off. � Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet. � Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camerarecorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture. � You can remove the eye cap holder by turning it counterclockwise. When you do this, tilt the view finder slightly upward. � When you put the eye cap holder back on, hold it so that the eye cap holder mark points upward, then turn it clockwise to put it back on.
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Cleaning the Viewfinder
If there is dust inside the view finder, remove the eye cap holder and get rid of the dust. � The interior of the eye cap holder is specially finished, so do not ever wipe it. If there is dust on it, blow it off with an air blower.
Eye cap holder
