Consensus Cleaning Tape Practice? at DVinfo.net

Daniel McCabe · June 16th, 2006, 02:59 PM

What is the concensus on the proper cleaning tape?

The manual says to use a JVC though I note there isn't one for sale at B&H.

There are many discussions of the wet vs dry lubricants on tapes but I'm unclear how and if that applies to cleaning tapes as well.

D.

Stephen L. Noe · June 16th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Hi Daniel,

I bought a Panasonic cleaning tape last year and can attest that it does work with the HD-100 and BR50 deck. It has been rare to need it and frankly I've only needed to use the cleaning tape with rented ProHD equipment.

Tim Gray · June 19th, 2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel McCabe

What is the concensus on the proper cleaning tape?

I have both a Maxell cleaner (from Circuit City) and a Panasonic one. Both seem fine. Have been using Panasonic DV tapes with the cam.

Tom Chaney · June 19th, 2006, 08:06 PM

Hi Gang,

Hi Stephen, when do you use it?

I occasionally see a drop out on my tapes, very rare, should I try it.

Daniel I bought the JVC from their website...

http://www.jvcservice.com/store/Prod...?Part=M-DV2MCL

Good luck,

Tom

John Vincent · June 21st, 2006, 01:50 PM

The advice I have heard most commonly is to use whatever cleaning tape is offered by the same brand of tape you are using, whether it be JVC, Sony, etc.

john
evilgeniusentertainment.com

Gary Williams · June 21st, 2006, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Vincent

The advice I have heard most commonly is to use whatever cleaning tape is offered by the same brand of tape you are using, whether it be JVC, Sony, etc.

john
evilgeniusentertainment.com

exactly thats also what I have heard.

Stephen L. Noe · June 21st, 2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Chaney

Hi Gang,

Hi Stephen, when do you use it?

I occasionally see a drop out on my tapes, very rare, should I try it.

Daniel I bought the JVC from their website...

http://www.jvcservice.com/store/Prod...?Part=M-DV2MCL

Good luck,

Tom

It can't hurt Tom. I'm a big advocate of using only JVC tape in the camera and deck but if you rent or you have mixed tapes going over the heads, I recommend using the head cleaning tape as needed. I believe the manual states 20 hours.

Tim Brown · June 22nd, 2006, 11:22 AM

Is the JVC stock wet or dry lube?

Gary Williams · June 22nd, 2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Brown

Is the JVC stock wet or dry lube?

It is dry!

June 16th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#1
Daniel McCabe Tourist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arlington MA Posts: 3	Consensus Cleaning Tape Practice? What is the concensus on the proper cleaning tape? The manual says to use a JVC though I note there isn't one for sale at B&H. There are many discussions of the wet vs dry lubricants on tapes but I'm unclear how and if that applies to cleaning tapes as well. D.

June 16th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#2
Stephen L. Noe Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,214	Hi Daniel, I bought a Panasonic cleaning tape last year and can attest that it does work with the HD-100 and BR50 deck. It has been rare to need it and frankly I've only needed to use the cleaning tape with rented ProHD equipment. __________________ Advanced Avid Liquid Training found Here

June 21st, 2006, 01:50 PM	#5
John Vincent Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,065	Same as the tape The advice I have heard most commonly is to use whatever cleaning tape is offered by the same brand of tape you are using, whether it be JVC, Sony, etc. john evilgeniusentertainment.com

June 19th, 2006, 08:06 PM	#4
Tom Chaney Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 196	Hi Gang, Hi Stephen, when do you use it? I occasionally see a drop out on my tapes, very rare, should I try it. Daniel I bought the JVC from their website... http://www.jvcservice.com/store/Prod...?Part=M-DV2MCL Good luck, Tom

June 22nd, 2006, 11:22 AM	#8
Tim Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 263	Is the JVC stock wet or dry lube?