Sony CCD-TR500 - Manual (Page 22)

Maintenance Information and Precautions
Video Head Clediilng
To ensure clear pictures, clean the video heads periodically. When playback pictures are “noisy" or hardly
visible, the video heads may be contaminated.
[a] №>]
[a] Slight contamination
[b] Critical contamination
If this happens, dean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied). After
checking the picture, if it is still “noisy", repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times.)
Caution
Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette, it may damage the video heads.
Note
If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your Sony service facility.
Precautions
Camcorder Operation
• Operate the camcorder using 7.2 V (battery pack), or 6.5 V (AC power adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use only the accessories recommended in this manual.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further,
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the camera.
• Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.
• Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or dusty
place, protect it from the sand or dust Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and
sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [a]
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder from rain or sea water. It may cause a
malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired, [b]
On Handling Tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the
type, thickness of tape, or if the tab is out or in.
Camcorder Care
• Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140‘F (60*C), such as in a car parked in the sun or
under direct sunlight, [c]
• When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape
Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3
minutes.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a
soft cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type o1 solvent which may damage the finish.
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