INTRODUCTION
Cleaning tape
Use a JVC cleaning tape.
Follow the instructions below for using the clean- ing tape.
1. Run the tape for 10 seconds in the PLAY mode. (Thereafter, it stops automatically and enters the STOP mode.)
•After loading the cleaning tape, press the PLAY button.
2.For a single cleaning session, it can be re- peated up to 4 times.
3.Refer to the following table as a guide for cleaning.
Notes
●Under low humidity conditions, (10% RH to 30% RH), perform head cleaning at intervals of half of the periods stated in the table.
●If an
●Use the cleaning tape at room temperature (10˚C to 35˚C).
●Instructions for using the cleaning tape stated on a sheet inside its storage case may be different in part from those stated here.
Follow the instructions in this manual.
Operating environment | Low temperature | Room temperature | High temperature |
| 5˚C to 10˚C | 10˚C to 35˚C | 35˚C to 40˚C |
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Frequency of | 1 to 2 times every | 1 to 2 times every | 1 to 2 times every |
cleaning | 5 hours | 20 to 30 hours | 5 hours |
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Cassette tape
Use the following JVC cassettes with the or the
logo.
● Standard DV cassettes ● Mini DV cassettes
Erasure prevention
DV cassettes have a safety slide at the back to prevent accidental erasure.
•To prevent accidental erasure of important records, push the slide to the “SAVE” posi- tion.
•To record, push the slide to the “REC” posi- tion.
Slide
Memo
●DVCAM cassette can be recorded in the DV format.
●Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can be played (SP Mode).
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REC
SAVE
Remarks on the use of tape
●Do not load the videotape in the wrong direction.
●Store the tape only after it has been fully rewound, so as to avoid damaging the tape.
●Store the cassette in places low in humidity,
●When a cassette tape is used repeatedly, noise may increase due to e.g., dropout, etc. hence affecting its performance. Do not use dirty or damaged tapes as they will shorten the life span of the rotation head.
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