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ªAbout dirty heads
If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are not properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner.
≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera, set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 to 20 seconds. (If you do not stop the playback, it automatically stops about
30 seconds later.)
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD CLEANING” appears during recording. During playback, moreover, the following symptoms appear.
≥Black or blue
When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning
One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, and perform recording and playback again. If normal playback can be performed, the heads are clean. Before an important recording, be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,
the problem may be attributable to the tape. If so, try another cassette.
≥During playback, the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily, but this is not a malfunction of the movie camera. (One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)
ªAbout the movie camera
≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, the camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the movie camera away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment.
≥If you use the movie camera on or near a TV,
images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may
adversely affect the movie camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the movie camera is affected by such equipment and does not function properly, turn off the movie camera power and detach the battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the movie camera power.
Do not use your movie camera near radio transmitters or
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the movie camera.
≥If the movie camera is sprayed with such
chemicals, the camera body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the movie camera for a long time.
When you use your movie camera in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the movie camera. Also, protect the movie camera from getting wet.
≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the movie camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it.
≥A strong impact on the movie camera may break its housing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the movie camera.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.
≥The camera body may be discoloured and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the movie camera with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions.
Do not use this movie camera for surveillance purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.
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