Cleaning; Video Head Cleaning Procedure; Tape Running Path Cleaning - Sony HDV HVR-1500 Service Manual

5-3. Cleaning

Perform the following maintenance work regardless of the
operating hours of the unit, after repairing it.
1. Video head cleaning
(Refer to Section 5-3-1 for cleaning procedure.)

2. Tape running path cleaning

(Refer to Section 5-3-2 for cleaning procedure.)
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After a unit is cleaned, insert a cassette after cleaning fluid
is dried completely.

5-3-1. Video Head Cleaning Procedure

Bring a cleaning cloth moistened with cleaning fluid in
contact with the head tip gently, and rotate the drum slowly
with hand for cleaning.
Video heads
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. Never move the cleaning cloth in vertical direction with
respect to the drum rotation (up and down with respect to
the drum) during cleaning.
. After cleaning, wipe off moisture using a dry cleaning
cloth.
. Turn off the main power before cleaning a unit.
HVR-1500
Cleaning cloth
Drum
5-3-2. Tape Running Path Cleaning
Clean the tape guide, drum, capstan, pinch roller, tape
cleaner and other parts which contact with video tape, with
cleaning cloth moistened with cleaning fluid.
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. Be careful of the tape cleaner during cleaning because it
has sharp edge.
. After cleaning, wipe off moisture using a dry cleaning
cloth.
TG1 arm assembly
Tape cleaner
(Sharp edge)
: Cleaning area
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