VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

The video heads are the means by which the TV/VCR reads the picture 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, use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Good Picture

Snowy Picture

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 REMOVING THE TOP COVER. NOTES: • 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

TELEVISION

 

 

Picture Tube:

Type 13 (335.4 mm diagonal)

Tuner Type:

Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized

Receiving Channels:

VHF

2-13

 

UHF

14-69

 

CATV

14-36 (A)-(W)

 

 

37-59 (AA)-(WW)

 

 

60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)

 

 

86-94 (86)-(94)

 

 

95-99 (A-5)-(A-1)

 

 

100-125 (100)-(125)

 

 

01 (5A)

Antenna Input:

VHF/UHF In 75 ohms coaxial

Speaker:

1-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches (38 x 63 mm), 8 ohm

Audio Output Power:

1.5W

 

VCR

 

 

Video System:

VHS, 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System

Video Signal:

NTSC Color

Cassette Tape:

VHS

 

Audio Track:

1 Track

 

Tape Speed:

SP:

33.35 mm/sec.

 

SLP:

11.12 mm/sec.

F.FWD/REW Time:

F.FWD:

Approx. 4 minutes 50 seconds (T-120 Cassette) at 25˚C (77˚F)

 

REW:

Approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds (T-120 Cassette) at 25˚C (77˚F)

Speed Search:

SP

3 & 5 x Normal Speed

 

SLP

9 & 15 x Normal Speed

GENERAL

 

 

Power Source:

AC 120V 60Hz

Power Consumption:

65 Watts

 

Dimensions:

Width:

14-1/4 inches (362 mm)

 

Height:

15-1/16 inches (382 mm)

 

Depth:

14-3/8 inches (365 mm)

Weight:

24.3 Ibs. (11 kg)

Terminals:

Video In: (RCA) 1Vp-p/75 ohm

 

Audio In: (RCA) –8dB/50K ohm

Storage Temperature:

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating Temperature:

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Remote Control:

Infrared, Direct Access, 2 x AAA batteries

Accessories:

300-75 ohm Matching Transformer

 

Remote Control

 

Batteries (2 x AAA)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Tape Speed shown is approximate.