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Problems and troubleshooting / Video head cleaning
Video head cleaning
Video head clogging
The video heads are the means by which the DVD/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, have the DVD/VCR checked by qualified service personnel.
NOTES:
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE
REAR 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.
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
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TV recording does not work.
Timer recording does not work.
Noise bars on screen.
• The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
• The unit is in the external input mode.
• The time is not set correctly.
• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.
• TIMER REC has not been pressed ( is not lit).
• Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.
Try Manual tracking adjustment.
• Video heads are dirty.
• The tape is worn or damaged.
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No picture, or screen is blurred or
divided into two parts.
No 4:3 (16:9) picture
No on-screen display
Nothing appears in the display window
No surround sound
The unit or remote operation key is
not functioning.
Playback does not start when the
title is selected.
Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not changed when you
playback a DVD.
No subtitles
Angle cannot be changed.
“
” appears on the screen.
• The progressive scan mode is active though the unit is
connected to a TV via the VIDEO OUT jack.
• The setup does not match your TV.
• Select DISPLAY/CALL “ON”.
• Check the DIMMER setting for SETUP.
• The setup does not match your stereo system.
• Turn off the unit and unplug the AC power cord for several min-
utes, then replug it.
• Check the Parental setup.
• Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.
• Some discs have no subtitles.
• Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.
• The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.
VCR
OTHER
2J40101A P82-87
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