How do you clean a DV tape

07-03-2006, 3:14 AM

I know i already asked and got no reply so thought i would see if anyone missed it

I have some DV tapes that must be dirty as they keep making my heads dirty on the camcorder, i cannot get them to play any idea's anyone ?

Jay

10-03-2006, 7:33 PM

Hi,
I having the same problem with my Canon i630. Bought 2 yrs ago.
I have nearly 40 tapes recorded via the above, all worked fine and were stored correctly. Recently the majority of my tapes started to get dirty- mosiac like pictures/ greyouted.

The camcorder has been professionally cleaned (twice) and by me using the recommended head cleaner. The head drum assembly has also been replaced.

Justt got the camcorder back form repair - recorded new tape (virgin tape) played ok. 24 hours later I played the tape back - dirty again!!! unkn

own!! (as I have not played any of the former infected tapes in my collection).

Not sure why this is happening - the camcorder is going back yet again.

I hope someone can shed some light on our problems!.

07-03-2006, 3:14 AM	#1
jayuk1973 Guest Posts: n/a	How do you clean a DV tape Advertisement Want to Advertise? I know i already asked and got no reply so thought i would see if anyone missed it I have some DV tapes that must be dirty as they keep making my heads dirty on the camcorder, i cannot get them to play any idea's anyone ? Jay
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10-03-2006, 7:33 PM	#2
blue2555 Guest Posts: n/a	the Same Hi, I having the same problem with my Canon i630. Bought 2 yrs ago. I have nearly 40 tapes recorded via the above, all worked fine and were stored correctly. Recently the majority of my tapes started to get dirty- mosiac like pictures/ greyouted. The camcorder has been professionally cleaned (twice) and by me using the recommended head cleaner. The head drum assembly has also been replaced. Justt got the camcorder back form repair - recorded new tape (virgin tape) played ok. 24 hours later I played the tape back - dirty again!!! unkn own!! (as I have not played any of the former infected tapes in my collection). Not sure why this is happening - the camcorder is going back yet again. I hope someone can shed some light on our problems!.
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