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MAINTENANCE
Video heads maintenance
Holding the camcorder
@ When the camcorder has been used for a long time, the
sound and picture playback quality deteriorate (as
illustrated). In such case, the video heads should be
cleaned.
@ Be very careful when using commercially available
video head-cleaning products, as some might not be
effective or damage the heads.
@ Video heads will wear after they have been used for a
long period. If the playback quality is poor, even after
having cleaned the video heads, they might need to be
replaced. For detailed information and assistance,
please consult your dealer.
ta Note: Do not use commercially available wet-type
video head-cleaning cassettes. They may
damage the video heads in your unit. For the
most suitable head-cleaning cassettes, please
consult the dealer where the unit was
purchased.
Inspection at 1000-hour intervals
For continued trouble free operation and beautiful
pictures, it is recommended to have the unit 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.
Cleaning the viewfinder
Fully pull out the eye-piece, then push it back slightly.
Turn it towards the left (in the direction of the arrow, as
illustrated), then remove it.
Use an air blower (sold separately) to remove any dust
on the viewfinder.
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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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.
Using the camcorder abroad
E To recharge the battery pack in a foreign country
The AC adaptor/charger can be used in any country
where the standard voltage is between 100 V and 240 V
AC. You may need a plug adaptor (sold separately) to
use the AC adaptor/charger abroad.
IM To view the tape playback on a TV receiver
It is always possible to view the tape playback in the
viewfinder.
To watch playback on a TV, you will need to connect the
camcorder to a TV using the same colour system
standard (PAL).
Main countries using the PAL standard:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, China, Denmark,
Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait,
New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand
Main countries using the SECAM standard:
Bulgaria, France, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Luxembourg,
Monaco, Poland, CIS
Main countries using the NTSC standard:
Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Taiwan,
U.S.A.
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