Video Head Cleaning - Sony CCD-TR57 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance information and precautions

Video head cleaning

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the
v˚ indicator and "
playback pictures are "noisy" or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
[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.
CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another or
[a] [b]
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