General Maintenance

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3.Install the new bulb by aligning the notch in the rim of the bulb's base with the "" mark outside the socket. Avoid touching the bulb directly with your fingers. It may shorten the life of the bulb.

4.Reattach the front of the case by placing the bulb in the hole of the reflective plate, lining up the smaller "-" mark on the front of the cover with the "-" mark on the DC camera light, and turning the front of the cover clockwise till the larger "-" mark on the front of the cover aligns with the "-" mark on the DC camera light. Check that the front of the camera light is attached properly before turning the light on.

Note: Only replace the camera light bulb with VM-CP4L (optional) to reduce the risk of fire.

General Maintenance

Cleaning the camcorder Heads

Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camera causing the playback picture to become blurred or appear as if video information is lost. This often means that the video heads are dirty. Use a video head cleaner such as a dry type head cleaning tape to clean the heads.

If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your nearest dealer or VCR service center for professional head cleaning.

Cleaning the Lens and Picture Tube of the Electronic Viewfinder

The lens of the electronic viewfinder can be user-cleaned if dust, dirt, or other foreign matter adheres to it.

1.Rotate and remove eye cup.

2.Clean the picture tube face and lens.