Sony DVM-4CLD MiniDV Head Cleaning Tape — Genuine Sony

 

A genuine Sony MiniDV head cleaning cassette, designed specifically for maintaining MiniDV, HDV, and Digital8 camcorders.

Essential for reducing dropouts, cleaning tape residue, and keeping older tape-based camcorders running smoothly.

 

Perfect for Sony, Canon, Panasonic, JVC, Sharp, and all MiniDV/HDV tape mechanisms.

 

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Overview

 

 

The Sony DVM-4CLD is a dry-system head cleaning tape used to clean the video heads, capstan, and drum path of MiniDV and HDV cameras.

Regular cleaning helps eliminate:

 

• Playback dropouts
• Glitching
• Tape error messages
• Blue screens
• No-image / distorted playback

 

 

This cleaning tape is genuine Sony — not a third-party replacement — ensuring correct friction, proper pressure, and safe use in MiniDV mechanisms.

 

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Key Features

 

 

• Genuine Sony DVM-4CLD MiniDV cleaning cassette
• Dry cleaning system — safe for all MiniDV / HDV cameras
• Helps remove tape debris, oxide, humidity-related residue
• Reduces playback noise, dropouts, failed recordings
• Fast and effective — typical cleaning time 5–10 seconds
• Works on MiniDV, HDV, and most Digital8 cams with DV transport
• Compact, reusable cassette (limited number of cycles)

 

 

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Technical Specs

 

 

• Format: MiniDV cleaning tape
• Cleaning type: Dry
• Recommended cleaning duration: 5–10 seconds per cycle
• Compatibility: MiniDV, HDV, and DV transports
• Usage limit: ~50 uses (manufacturer-recommended range)

 

 

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Condition

 

 

• Excellent condition - sealed in wrapper
• Cassette case minor crack - does not affect tape inside

 

 

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Included

 

 

• 1× Sony DVM-4CLD cleaning tape

 

 

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VAT / Tax Information

 

 

This item is sold under the §25a German Differential Taxation Scheme.

VAT is not shown separately on the invoice.

Shipping costs are passed through at actual cost and are also subject to differential taxation.

 

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Shipping

 

 

All shipments include DHL tracking + standard DHL insurance (up to €500).

Additional insurance available on request.

 

DHL Delivery Estimates:

 

• Germany: 1–3 business days
• EU: 3–7 business days
• Non-EU: 7–20 business days (customs/taxes may apply)