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VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
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The video heads are the means by which the VCP 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 player checked by qualified service personnel.
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.

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

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Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies
that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes.
If the heads require cleaning, use a equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet) head
cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If playing a head cleaning tape in the VCR
once does not improve the picture, play it several times before requesting service.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOV-
ING THE TOP COVER.
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