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Maintenance
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Video head maintenance
When the camcorder has been used for a long time,
the sound and picture playback quality deteriorate
(as illustrated).
If this occurs, the video heads should
be cleaned (dry-type
cleaning cassettes only).
If the playback quality is poor, even after deaning
the video heads, they might need to be replaced.
For detailed information
and assistance, please
consult your dealer.
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Cleaning the viewfinder
1
Turn it towards the left (in the direction of the
arrow, as illustrated),
then remove it.
2
Use an air blower (sold separately)
to remove
any dust on the viewfinder.
Reassemble
in the reverse order of disassembly.
Note
Be very careful when using commercially available
video head-cleaning
products, as some might not be
effective
or they may damage the video heads.
inspection
at lOOO-hour intervals
For continued
trouble free operation and beautiful
pictures, it is recommended
that the unit be
inspected (including cleaning, lubrication and
replacement
of worn parts as necessary), every
1000 hours of use (approximately).
For detailed
information
and assistance, please consult your
dealer.
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Use the grip belt to carry the camcorder
Holding it as shown in the illustration below might
damage the camcorder or some of its components.
Remove the cassette tape when the unit is not
being used.
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Using the camcorder
abroad
To watch playback on a TV, you will need to
connect the camcorder to a TV that is equipped
with audio/video
terminals and conforms to the PAL
television system.
Main areas using the PAL standard:
Australia, Austria, Belgium. Britain, China, Denmark,
Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait,
NewZealand,
Norway,
Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand
Main areas using the SECAM standard:
Bulgaria, France, Hungary,
Iran, Iraq, Luxembourg,
Monaco, Poland, CIS
Main areas using the NTSC standard:
Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the
Philippines, Taiwan, U.S.A.
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