Chapter 6

Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Condensation

Head Cleaning

If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm location, or if you use it in a very humid place, moisture from the air may condense on the head drum. This is called condensation. If a tape is run in this state, note that the tape may stick to the drum and can be easily damaged.

Always use the DV-12CL (standard size) or DVM- 12CL (mini size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video heads. You can run the cleaning cassette for 10 seconds per cleaning operation. Follow the instructions for the cleaning cassette, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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