General Maintenance; Cleaning The Camcorder Heads; Maintenance And Storage After Use; How To Maintain - Hitachi VM-H81A Instruction Manual

8mm video camcorder

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General Maintenance

Dirt can accumulate on the video heads on the camera causing the

playback picture to become blurred or appear as if video information is

lost. This often means that the video heads are dirty. Use a dry type head

cleaner to clean the heads.

If after cleaning the heads the picture does not clear up consult your

nearest dealer or VCR service center for professional head cleaning.

1. Position the microphone cap as shown in the figure and put it on the

microphone securely until a click is heard.

2. Close the snap securely and wipe the case with a cloth moistened with

water or wash it with tap water which is flowing gently, to remove foreign

matter or salt. (Do not wash the case with water at high pressure. It could

cause water to enter.) Use the brush (provided) to wipe off the sand and

mud from the clearances of the case, switches, buttons, snap, etc.

Note: Remove the dirt and dust completely from the terminal section at the

bottom using the brush (provided) or a soft cloth.

3. Wipe off the water on the case with a dry cloth.

4. Release the snap.

Refer to "How to Open and Close the Case" on page 10.

5. Check that there is no water droplets on the snap, open the case and

dry the camcorder in a dark and well ventilated place.

Note: Do not dry the camcorder forcibly using a drier or heater.

Note: Never use cleaning chemical such as alcohol, thinner, benzine, etc.

Note: Do not rub the lens with force. The lens could be scratched.

Note: Do not lubricate the metal sections.

Store the camcorder in a well ventilated place, not in a place at high

temperature and high humidity or in a dusty place.

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