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Maintenance
Cleaning the Video Heads
✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
✤ 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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Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder
Cleaning the Viewfinder
◆ Releasing the Eyecap
1. Pull the VIEWFINDER up and then turn the screw
counter-clockwise.
2. Pull the EYECAP out.
3. Clean the EYECAP and the VIEWFINDER screen
with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower.
◆ Reattaching the Eyecap
4. Put the EYECAP on the VIEWFINDER.
5. Put the screw back on.
Cleaning the LCD panel
Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
Be careful not to damage the panel.
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