Do’s and Don’ts 99
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning the Video Heads
In the following cases the video heads are dirty and need to be cleaned.
-The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears.
-During playback you notice frequent video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.).
-When playing back a tape recorded in HDV standard the playback is jerky or the sound stutters on and off.
To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend using cassettes designed for high definition recording (Canon Digital Videocassette
Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with dirty video heads.
Cleaning the Camcorder
Camcorder Body
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Lens and Viewfinder
If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.
Remove any dust or dirt particles using a
Use a clean, soft
LCD Screen and I.AF sensor
Clean the LCD screen and the I.AF sensor using a clean, soft
Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
Storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
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