Toshiba MV13K2 Owners Manual - Page 54

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. have the TV/VCR checked by qualified service personnel. Good Picture Snowy Picture VIDEO HEAD CLEANING 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. NOTE: • 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. 52