Panasonic AG-DVC30 Cleaning the video heads, Maintenance cautions, Use a cleaning cassette tape

Cleaning the video heads

When the video heads are dirty, mosaic-like noise will appear here and there when tapes are played back and/or a bluish tone will permeate entire images.

Very dirty heads cause a deterioration in the recording capability and at worst, they will make it impossible to record altogether.

Factors that make the heads dirty

O High concentrations of		dust in the
atmosphere
O High-temperature	and	high-humidity
environments
O Tape damage
O Prolonged use

Use a cleaning cassette tape!

1Insert a cleaning tape into the camera- recorder and set the POWER lever to the ON position.

2Turn the POWER lever to the MODE position, and check that the VCR lamp has lit.

3Press the 1 button, then ten seconds later press the $ button.

(Do not rewind the tape at this time.)

4Remove the cleaning tape, proceed with recording and playback as a trial on another tape and check the resulting images.

5If the images are not clear, repeat steps 1 to

4.

(Do not use the cleaning tape more than 4 times in one go.)

O Do not rewind the cleaning tape at any interim point while it is playing. When it reaches the end, rewind it and use it again in the same way from the start.

O If the heads become dirty again immediately after they have been cleaned, it may mean that the condition of cleaning tape itself has deteriorated. Stop using the tape immediately.

O Excessive use of cleaning tapes will result in head wear. When the heads are worn, images will not be played back clearly even immediately after the heads have been cleaned.

O If the dirty heads do not become any cleaner even when a cleaning tape is used, you will need to have your dealer arrange for your camera-recorder to be cleaned and/or repaired. Consult your dealer if this happens.

Periodic inspections

To ensure that you will be able to view good- quality images, it is recommended that you replace the video heads and any other worn parts every 2,000 hours or so of use.

(However, this period will differ significantly depending on the temperature, humidity, dust and other factors in the operating environment.)

Maintenance cautions

Do not use benzine or paint thinners for maintenance purposes.

O Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel off.

O Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cord from the power outlet.

O Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera- recorder with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then use a dry cloth to take up the remaining moisture.

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