On Sat, 6 Apr 2002 14:55:57 +1000, "Barbara Waller"
wrote:

>Is it a bad idea to use the head cleaning tapes?

Yes, if used often. The head speed in DV is high,
and more than a couple of 5-second passes (with a
30-second "rest" between) in VCR-play mode every
20-40 hours of head time **may** be excessive
and cause undue wear (hard to get specific info
on this, though...).
David Ruether

On 09 Apr 2002 13:51:53 GMT, andyscam@aol.com (Andys cam) wrote:
>
>Once again you post with info that directly conflicts the manufactures advice
>or any credible source!

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What nonsense! The above is the best "consensus
info", from manufacturers and informed users.