Panasonic AY-DVMCLWW digital video head cleaner

In simple words: 1) It took precisely 10 seconds with my camera playing in VCR mode in order to have it back to life. (and product arrived very fast) NOTE: If you have problems with very small letters I recommend you having magnifying glasses to read the instructions. To give you an idea of the procedure I have reproduced below the instructions that came with my tape, but be sure to read yours in case there is any update from the manufacturer. ..... The Panasonic AY-DVMCLA is a high performance cleaning cassette tape designed to clean heads in just 10 seconds. Instructions: CAUTION - to avoid misuse and possible video head damage please read carefully. Do not use cleaning tape more often than necessary. Frequent use may cause head damage. This tape can not be used for recording and playback. For cleaning only. • Prior to use, play another video tape to see that the problem does not lie in the tape. • Also, make sure tracking control is properly adjusted. • Play the cleaning tape for 10 seconds only. Check result by playing a prerecorded tape. • If picture is still unclear, try again. DO NOT USE MORE THAN 3 CONSECUTIVE TIMES. • Do not rewind the tape after each use. When it reaches the end, do not rewind it to the beginning. • If video noise does not clear up after use, service may be necessary. • Be sure to keep the cassette tape in the cassette case when not using it.

was able to clean the video so we could view our tapes , we recently lost my husband so it has been good to look at more stories of him and would have been good to be able to write them down also but things happened quickly not enough time but we have him talking so it is awesome

Seems to work.

Unfortunately - not being very gadget savvy - this was not the product I thought it was. I wanted a Video Head Cleaner for my VCR Machine. I know it was advertised as a cassette - but I have a case that you can put cassettes into and play in my machine. My fault really because thinking about it VCR machines are not digital and because I had opened the product I didn't feel that I could return it. I will have to have another look as I am desperate to transfer my existing tapes onto DVD's as they contain memories of my late husband and my grand-children growing up and I dare not risk putting them into my Video Recorder without cleaning the heads first. Anyone with any knowledge of doing this I would appreciate your help.

When you are looking for a cleaning cassette for your camera, I have found it is best to use one that is made by a reputable company. I bought a Panasonic brand cleaner for my Panasonic MiniDV and a JVC cleaner for my JVC MiniDV. I almost bought a "off-brand" cleaner (or at least a brand I had never heard of) at a store that sounds like "Video Hack". Luckily there was an opened item and upon examining it, I saw it consisted of a "feathery" brush in a DVC housing. The JVC MiniDV Head Cleaner was for sale at the big yellow and blue electronics store for $34.99. This is too much to pay for a simple cleaning cassette. I purchased one on Amazon and it worked perfectly. This review will be similar (if not identical) to the other MiniDV Head Cleaner because I purchsed one for each MiniDV camera I have. They both worked as advertised and I will buy one again.