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AUTO HEAD CLEANING
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
The AUTO HEAD CLEANING system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted or ejected to
prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads. However, manual head cleaning is needed if the picture on playback is
still unclear although the picture on program is normal. This failure signifies that the head is getting dirty and occurs
when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a high quality head cleaning system
or have them cleaned professionally.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.
Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
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The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely
event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be
determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely
snowy). If this is the case, have the video cassette recorder checked by qualified service personnel.
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
Snowy Picture
Good Picture
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