I have a JVC SVHS/mini-dv deck. I was playing a tape of some footage I shot with my DVX when all of a sudden the deck stopped playing and flashed a "Insert Cleaning Tape" warning on the screen. I remember hearing that I shouldn't use the cleaning tapes on the DVX, but does that apply to a deck also. I assume so, but am asking cause I don't know. I have never switched brands of tapes. I always use panasonic. I'm not sure what is going on...
Cleaning the heads on a deck...
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Slapdragon
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Re: Cleaning the heads on a deck...
[quote author=TylerGred link=board=Links;num=1089042241;start=0#0 date=07/05/04 at 08:44:01]I have a JVC SVHS/mini-dv deck. I was playing a tape of some footage I shot with my DVX when all of a sudden the deck stopped playing and flashed a "Insert Cleaning Tape" warning on the screen. I remember hearing that I shouldn't use the cleaning tapes on the DVX, but does that apply to a deck also. I assume so, but am asking cause I don't know. I have never switched brands of tapes. I always use panasonic. I'm not sure what is going on...[/quote]
Probably dirty heads, the bane of small formats. Unless you have a location for a professional clean, get a cleaning tape and use it on the deck that was in use when you lost it.
[quote author=TylerGred link=board=Links;num=1089042241;start=0#0 date=07/05/04 at 08:44:01]I have a JVC SVHS/mini-dv deck. I was playing a tape of some footage I shot with my DVX when all of a sudden the deck stopped playing and flashed a "Insert Cleaning Tape" warning on the screen. I remember hearing that I shouldn't use the cleaning tapes on the DVX, but does that apply to a deck also. I assume so, but am asking cause I don't know. I have never switched brands of tapes. I always use panasonic. I'm not sure what is going on...[/quote]
Probably dirty heads, the bane of small formats. Unless you have a location for a professional clean, get a cleaning tape and use it on the deck that was in use when you lost it.
Slapdragon
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Re: Cleaning the heads on a deck...
[quote author=TylerGred link=board=Links;num=1089042241;start=0#2 date=07/05/04 at 09:07:45]How long should I run the tape for?[/quote]
Follow the instructions on the tape. If you do not have professional cleaning services on hand, the tape will have a simple 1-2-3 set of instructions to follow in the box.
[quote author=TylerGred link=board=Links;num=1089042241;start=0#2 date=07/05/04 at 09:07:45]How long should I run the tape for?[/quote]
Follow the instructions on the tape. If you do not have professional cleaning services on hand, the tape will have a simple 1-2-3 set of instructions to follow in the box.
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Re: Cleaning the heads on a deck...
record/play head is the same so you only need to press play.
record/play head is the same so you only need to press play.