The laser in a DVD camcorder writes data to the disc during the time video is being shot. Dirt and dust that has gotten into the laser mechanism inside the disc door will foul the laser lens, causing the laser to perform erratically. This results in skipped video and even blank spots on the disc. Repair the DVD camcorder by cleaning the laser lens so that the laser can perform efficiently again. A lens cleaner disc can be acquired from computer stores, electronics shops and even drugstores. It can prevent the need to take the DVD camcorder to a repair center for a costly cleaning. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Place the DVD camcorder on a table on its side with the disc door facing up. Open the disc door. Blow out the disc compartment with compressed air. Wipe the edges of the disc door and the interior of the disc compartment with clean edges of a lint-free cloth.
2. Remove the laser lens cleaning disc from its protective case. Hold the disc by its edges with one hand so that the side that has the brushes attached to it is facing up.
3. Apply drops of laser lens cleaning solution (provided with the disc) onto the brushes.
4. Place the disc into the disc compartment of the DVD camcorder. Adjust the disc so that it is lying on the spindle the way it would if a blank recordable DVD were in the disc compartment.
5. Close the disc door. Turn on the DVD camcorder. Press the "Play" button. Count to 30 seconds before pressing the "Stop" button.
6. Open the disc door, remove the disc and reapply solution to it in the same manner as before. Place the disc back into the disc compartment and close the disc door.
7. Press the "Play" button on the DVD camcorder. Count up to 30 seconds before pressing "Stop." Open the disc door. Remove the laser lens cleaning disc. Place the disc back into its protective case.
8. Blow out the disc compartment with compressed air. Close the disc door. Turn the DVD camcorder off.
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