INTRODUCTION
Regular maintenance
This unit uses consumables or components that will wear off. If a
Perform regular maintenance of the components as shown below.
Regular maintenance
The tasks of maintenance involved are similar to that of replacing the engine oil or tire of a car. Depending on the number of usage hours, inspect or replace the components as follows:
Number of hours | 500H | 1000H | 1500H | 2000H | G: Cleaning, inspection and adjust- | |
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Belt gears | — | E | E | F | ||
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Usage Time | : You can check the drum usage time with the hour meter display. For |
Maintenance consultation | details, refer to page 83, “Checking the hour meter”. |
: For details on the maintenance plan and fee, consult with your JVC- | |
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Head cleaning
•Recording or playing back with a dirty head will result in block noise or disrupted sound. Perform regular head cleaning to maintain superior image and sound quality.
Block Noise
•For information on how to use the head cleaning tape and the relevant remarks, refer to Xpage 9, “Cleaning tape”.
•If the head is dusty, “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” will be displayed on the moni- tor when this unit plays a tape.
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!
