6-2 Maintenance

6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads

To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette. Follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads.

To clean the heads, follow the procedure below.

 

1

Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure described in

 

 

“Loading a cassette” (page 3-1).

 

2

After the cleaning cassette is inserted, the tape runs automatically in

 

 

PLAY mode for about 3 seconds to clean the head.

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3

After the tape runs, the cleaning cassette is automatically evacuated.

Note

Do not run the cleaning cassette 5 or more times consecutively.

6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder

Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror inside the barrel. Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner.

Caution

Never use organic solvents such as thinners.

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