John,

You can read many other threads on this board specific to other cameras that advise running a head cleaner tape through the camera when you first get it before doing any actual recording. Many cameras have put up a 'heads dirty' error within the first hour of usage. It's believed that running the cleaner tape first will remove any remnants of whatever tape was used for QC checkout at the factory before you pop your own brand in there and start recording. My own Panasonic 953 did this to me about 1/2 way into the second tape. I ran a head cleaner and have never had a problem since.

So, what I am saying is that you wouldn't be running a cleaner every 60 minutes, but doing that initial cleaning on a brand new camera seems to be a good idea. Sort of like doing that first early oil change on a new car. That's probably the most important oil change for the life of the engine because there will be small metal particles, etc. deposited as the engine goes through its break-in cycle.

regards,

-gb-


p.s. Wanted to thank Carl Hicks and JVC for being so customer responsive wrt the HD-100.

Thank you Carl, my camera has been updated already and I haven't experienced it since. It sure is good to know that the upgrade addressed that, though. I also had a faint SSE which was recalibrated and I haven't seen that since either (cross fingers).

Big ups to Carl and JVC
 

Thank you Carl for your kind attention to our concerns. While being upset, I give you and JVC big ups for addressing the problem. Your post has helped to calm an already stressed out film maker. I will send in the camera and let everyone know what the results are.

Actually, I'm kind of shocked by the help JVC is willing to show to the 'little guy'. The big electronic corporations aren't exactly renowned for this sort of attention.

Still love the camera, and more and more I am proud to call myself a JVC customer. Thanks again Carl.

john
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