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Video Import – Artifacts
I am trying to capture footage into Vegas with Sony DSR-11 and there are a lot of artifacts. I believe the heads are dirty and I’ve used the cleaning tape, but it’s still doing it. I think the heads need to be replaced, so does anyone have any recommendations of a company that will clean/service/repair a Sony DSR-11 deck?
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Hi Brett
You’re not really on the proper forum but here’s how I clean the video heads on my tape decks. Regardless of model, if it has this type of recording drum, this is how you do it. In the linked video, he is using isopropyl alcohol. I myself prefer using acetone. Your choice. I find that acetone works much better but you have to be very careful.
Word of caution: Do not touch anything plastic or rubber with the acetone It will melt the plastic on contact. The head part however should be completely made out of metal.
Here’s what you will need supply wise:
-Kimwipes
-Acetone
-Q-Tips (but only the one’s made out of cotton and wood, on account of the acetone. Nothing synthetic…)
-A steady handThe gents in the video are cleaning a VHS head but the basic principal is the same.
The head cleaning part starts at 7:05
Make sure you do not go up and down with your Kimwipe. The only thing moving should be the drum. If not, you will severely damage the heads.
Notice that later on, he’s rubbing the drum with the cloth but he is making sure that the heads are no where near.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_juqTYutXI
Cheers !
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