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9 Maintenance
9.1.
Cleaning Lens, Viewfinder and LCD Panel
Do not touch the surface of the lens, Viewfinder and LCD Panel with your hand.
When cleaning the lens, use air-blower to blow off the dust.
When cleaning the LCD Panel, dampen the lens cleaning paper with lens cleaner, and gently wipe the surface.
Note:
Lens cleaning paper and lens cleaner are available at camera shops, etc.
9.2.
Cleaning disc and optical pickup
(1) Cleaning disc
1) Use the provided disc cleaning cloth, or a soft, dry cloth to lightly clean the
disc from the inner to outer edges in axial direction.
2) If the dirt cannot be removed with the above procedure, put a few droplets
of absolute alcohol in a soft, dry cloth, and use it to lightly clean the disc
from the inner to outer edges in axial direction.
(2) Cleaning optical pickup
Note:
Do not clean the optical pickup needlessly. The optical pickup is a precision component. Repeated cleaning
could cause a fault.
1) Attach the AC adapter/charger or battery (power supply), and then slide the DISC EJECT switch to
open the disc insertion block.
2) Remove the AC adapter/charger or battery (power supply).
Caution:
Laser light striking the eye may cause your eyesight to be lost: For safety, be sure to remove any power
supply (AC adaptor/charger, battery, etc.) from the DVD video camera/recorder before starting work.
<CSA requirement>
CAUTION: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 2M
3) Check to see whether the optical pickup is dirty. If it is not dirty,
use the following procedure to clean it:
a) Apply one drop of absolute alcohol on a clean cotton swab (*1).
Lens cleaner liquid for CD/DVD (generally available) may be
substituted for absolute alcohol.
b) Lightly swab the optical pickup to clean it.
Using too much force during cleaning may cause a fault to occur.
*1: Always use a fresh cotton swab free from any additive or chemical.
Disc cleaning cloth provided or
soft and dry cloth
Cotton swab
Optical pickup
Cleaning Optical Pickup
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Cleaning Disc
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