On Wed, 17 Jul 2002 13:12:26 GMT, tec@magicnet.net (mbahng) wrote:

>I have a TRV9 using panasonic minidv tapes.
>have never had a problem with camera or tapes until now.
>I am getting choppy sound and the picture breaks up similar
>to when the picture on a satellite dish signal gets distorted.
>Does this sound like a head cleaning situation. if so, what
>brand/type of cleaner should I use?

It does sound like a head-clog problem. Most recommend
staying with like-brand head cleaners, used VERY
CONSERVATIVELY, so as not to wear out heads. I use
the cleaning tapes for 1/2 the recommended duration,
with multiple passes with 30 seconds between to allow
cooling...