Posted by Richard Crowley on 11/24/07 16:56

"Jacques E. Bouchard" wrote ...
>I learned how to remove the door on my Canon XL1s tape bay (remove two
>tiny
> screws and carefully lift), but I'd like more detailed instructions on
> cleaning the tape path. I cleaned VCR heads for years, but this is
> considerably more delicate work - for instance, the foam swabs I
> normally
> use are too big for a miniDV camera.
>
> Any links or suggestions for procedures and supplies? Other than "use
> a
> cleaning tape", I mean (they leave residue behind).

A manufacturer's service manual for that model would likely
be the best source of both cleaning and "remove and replace"
information (i.e. opening and closing, etc.).

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