Sony DCR-IP220 Operating Instructions - 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 " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another 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. [a] [b] 202 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. After the cleaning is finished, the message "q Z CLEANING END" 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.