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Jack Barker · August 25th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Wikipedia on DV. And it seems about right and covers all the bases, though I'm not sure it answers every tape question.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DV

Derek Mills · February 6th, 2008, 05:01 PM

I'm planning on using Panasonic AY-DVM63PQ tapes in an XL-2. Should I clean the heads on a brand new camera before initial usage, and how often there after?

Also, I had read elsewhere here on forum that one gentleman was using a Panasonic Digital Video Head Cleaner. Would that be for someone who basically shoots a lot of tape?

Also, do these tapes use a wet or dry lubricant?

Alexander Ibrahim · February 6th, 2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Mills

I'm planning on using Panasonic AY-DVM63PQ tapes in an XL-2. Should I clean the heads on a brand new camera before initial usage, and how often there after?

Also, I had read elsewhere here on forum that one gentleman was using a Panasonic Digital Video Head Cleaner. Would that be for someone who basically shoots a lot of tape?

Also, do these tapes use a wet or dry lubricant?

If the camera is brand new then you shouldn't clean it before first use.

You should be fine running Panny tape through the XL series. Canon tapes are made by Panasonic. I've been running almost entirely Panasonic made tape for the entire life of my XL-1. (I've probably run 10 non Panasonic tapes through it.)

About the head cleaner- yes that is definitely for people who run a LOT of tape. I recommend that you use the head cleaner made by whomever makes your tapes. In your case Panasonic would be the choice.

Don't use a head cleaner until either you have visible issues in your recordings or you've run about 1000 tapes. Of course in the latter case, you should probably send the unit in for service at a Canon authorized service center.

I think that pretty much all the tape manufacturers are using dry lubricant now.. but I have to say I'm not keeping up with this anymore since I am transitioning to a combination of DDR and solid state recording.

Hope that helps.

Derek Mills · February 7th, 2008, 12:00 AM

Alexander,

yepper, that info does help. Now basically, I'm waiting to see if B&H and 'others' come down in their prices soon, or if Canon re-issues a rebate, before I make my purchase.

August 25th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#16
Jack Barker Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 323	Well, there's always... Wikipedia on DV. And it seems about right and covers all the bases, though I'm not sure it answers every tape question. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DV

February 6th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#17
Derek Mills Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 29	Clean heads before first use of camera? I'm planning on using Panasonic AY-DVM63PQ tapes in an XL-2. Should I clean the heads on a brand new camera before initial usage, and how often there after? Also, I had read elsewhere here on forum that one gentleman was using a Panasonic Digital Video Head Cleaner. Would that be for someone who basically shoots a lot of tape? Also, do these tapes use a wet or dry lubricant?

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February 7th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#19
Derek Mills Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 29	Alexander, yepper, that info does help. Now basically, I'm waiting to see if B&H and 'others' come down in their prices soon, or if Canon re-issues a rebate, before I make my purchase.