Head clening required?

[stl]

I suddenly got this "Head cleaning required message" but recording seemed to go OK.

When I tried to capture/playback all I saw was a blue screen.

A head cleaning cassette (3 passes) remedied the situation. Captured about 5GB when suddenly it stopped. No more playback and back to the blue screen.

A fourth pass with the cleaning tape (Maxell states in bold to never run more than 4 consecutive passes) proved useless.

The main question is would this condition prevent recording?

(I admit I didn't try to play a known good tape, have to rummage for one)

Also if anyone knows anything about such issues, any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

The camera is a JVC GR-DVM90. Not the newest but not used that often, in great shape.

Thanks.

[defaulk9]

unless you roll your tapes in mud before you use them, I would guess this doesn't really have anything to do with head cleaning. It sounds more like a malfunction. My suggestion is: get support, or buy a new one :(

[TechMage89]

Or a bad tape? Check for wrinkles on the tape surface, and try a new tape.