Sony CCD-TR57 Maintenance information and precautions, Video head cleaning, Built-in light

Maintenance information and precautions

Video head cleaning

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the vÊindicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.

[a] [b]

[a]Slightly dirty

[b]Very dirty

If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy,” repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)

Caution

Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the video heads.

Note

If the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.

•Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder.

•Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally. •Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

Built-in light

-CCD-TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 only

•Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the bulb.

•Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may cause a fire or damage the built-in light.

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