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12-13-2024, 10:22 PM
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I have a JVC V10U that dropped frames and eventually stopped capturing a tape which captured w far fewer issues on a VCR lacking the TBC/DNR. So, I figure I should clean the heads of the JVC.

I have a pack of Zeiss disposable lens wipes that I thought would be a good option from my research, but I wanted to confirm since this VCR is a good one. Below is what Zeiss has on the back of the box, but the short summary is the wipes
- ingredients are "water, isopropyl alcohol, proprietary detergents and preservation"
- and they claim "lint and ammonia free" & "non-abrasive, soft, micro-fine tissue"

Thanks for any help!! And here's the rest of what the box says:

* Professional cleaning solution
* Gentle and thorough cleaning
* Easily remove smudges and dirt for a streak-free clean
Suitable for:
* All glass and plastic eyeglasses and sunglasses (particularly effective for high quality, coated precision lenses)
* Safety and sports goggles
Advisory:
* On glossy surfaces, test a small area first.
* Single use only, please use new wipes as needed.
* A dirty or dry wipe can scratch.
* Not for use on contact lenses.
* Lint and ammonia free
* Non-abrasive, soft, micro-fine tissue
* Individually packed Lens Wipes for at home, work, school or on-the-go
* Other optics including lenses on cameras, binoculars and microscopes
* Safe for use on anti-reflective lens coatings
CAUTION:
* WARNING: Causes serious eye irritation.
Do not get in eyes. If in eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
* Keep out of reach of children.
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12-14-2024, 01:12 AM
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No, I would not use lens cleaning wipes on your heads, that's fairly likely to snag and break them.

Just use the plain paper method - regular printer paper (1 inch square is fine) dampened with 91 or greater percent isopropyl alcohol and apply even pressure that up against the top drum's side surface while you use your other hand to rotate the drum counterclockwise. May repeat until you stop seeing much residue. Most of what will come off is superficial aluminum oxide from the drum's surface rather than the heads, so what you see coming off there isn't mostly going to be from the heads themselves.
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