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MaintenanceCleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder
Cleaning the viewfinder
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Releasing the Eyecup
1. Pull the VIEWFINDER up and then turn the two screws counter-clockwise.
2. Pull EYECUPout.
3. Clean the EYECUPand the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower.
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Reattaching the Eyecup
4. Put the EYECUPon the VIEWFINDER.
5. Refit the screws.
Cleaning the Video Heads
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display
square block-shape picture noise or only the blue screen appears during playback, as the video heads
may be dirty.
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
2. Insert the cleaning tape.
3. Press the (PLAY/STILL)button.
4. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.
Notes
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Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. If It is still bad, repeat the operation.
If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.
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Clean the video heads with the dry type cassette cleaner.
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