Sony DCR-IP210 Operating Instructions Manual page 202

Maintenance information and precautions
Maintenance information
Cleaning the video head
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head
may be dirty when:
– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear.
– The x indicator and "
or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen during recording.
If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony MGRCLD
cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat
cleaning.
If the video heads gets dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [b].
The video head
The video head wears out if you use the camcorder for a long time. When use of the
cleaning cassette does not make the picture clear, the video head may have worn out. In
such cases, you must replace the video head. For details, contact your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
Using a cleaning cassette
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2) Insert the cleaning cassette.
(3) Press OK on the LCD screen. The message "NOW CLEANING" appears.
(4) Eject the cleaning cassette.
To cancel cleaning
Press CANCEL.
Notes
•When cleaning the video head, do not use any equipment other than the cleaning
cassette.
•The cleaning cassette does not work in MEMORY/NETWORK mode.
Cleaning the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a cleaning cloth
(supplied) to clean the LCD screen. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do
not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Clean the LCD screen with a
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
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[a]
After the cleaning is finished, the message "q Z CLEANING END" appears.
CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another
[b]