ENGLISH62Cleaning and Taking care of the CamcorderMaintenanceCleaning the Viewfinder Releasing the Eyecap1. Pull the VIEWFINDER up and then turn the screw counter-clockwise.2. Pull the EYECAP out.3. Clean the EYECAP and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth andcotton swab or a blower. Reattaching the Eyecap4. Put the EYECAP on the VIEWFINDER.5. Put the screw back on.Cleaning the LCD PanelOpen the LCD Screen and wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not todamage the panel.Cleaning the Video Heads✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.✤ When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video headsmay be dirty.a. Normal Pictureb,c. Noisy PictureIf this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.2. Insert the cleaning tape.3. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.4. Press the (STOP) button after about 30 seconds. Check the quality ofthe picture using a video cassette. If it is still bad, repeat the operation.If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.Storing the Camcorder1. You must detach the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder when storing.2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated, dry and warm place.3. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature oftenchanges, such as in a car.4. Keep the camcorder in a stable place.a b c00732M SCL901 SEA (46-71) 12/26/03 10:46 AM Page 62