SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
Dust and dirt on video heads
1.Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it.
2.Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity. (Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)
•From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation, then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation.
•From being used or stored in a cool air- conditioned situation, then being used in a
•Other areas where rapid large temperature changes can occur.
3.Taking care of your “C” format video cassette tapes.
•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position, complete in their cassette cases.
•During transportation, always store cassettes in their cassette cases.
4.Check recorded information at regular intervals. If the camcorder is equipped with a quick review facility, use this facility to check whether the picture is clear or not.
If the quick review or playback picture is not clear, then the video heads may be dirty.
NOTE:
As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.
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Cleaning the video heads
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is equipped with a
1After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally, 5 seconds is sufficient).
2Remove the cleaning cassette and check the playback picture with a previously good- recorded tape.
3If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape can begin when desired.
4If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times.
5If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC dealer.
Important Note:
If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will also be damaged, please do not use the tape again. •A