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VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
The video heads are the means by which the VCP reads pictures from the tape during playback.
In the unlikely event that they become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be playback. This can easily be determined if,
during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is extremely snowy. If this is the case, have the video
cassette player checked by qualified service personnel.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
During normal operation of the VCP, the video and audio heads can get dirty over a period of time, especially when using an old or
poor quality tape. When the heads are dirty the picture can get snowy and the tracking control will not adjust the snow out of the
picture. If this condition occurs, head cleaning cartridges may take care of this problem and restore normal picture. We recommend
that head cleaning cartridges be used sparingly due to the fact that they can be very abrasive to the video heads. If the problem is
not resolved with the head cleaning cartridge then the unit needs to be checked by a qualified service personnel.
NOTE
: Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to reproduce clear pictures. To help
prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
