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Video head cleaning duplicating a video tape, English, Video head clogging video head cleaning – Memorex MVR4042 User Manual

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

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.

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

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
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: It is recommended that you set the SPEED to

the SP mode on the recording VCR for best
results.

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted

television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may infringe on the rights of
copyright owners and violate copyright laws.

If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder,
you can duplicate a previously recorded tape.
Make all connections before turning on the power.

3

Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR,
then press the PAUSE/STILL button.

4

Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then
press the PAUSE/STILL button.

5

Press the PAUSE/STILL button on both the VCRs
simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE

LINE

1

Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention
tab intact into the recording VCR.
Load a previously recorded tape into the playback
VCR or CAMCORDER.

2

Press the INPUT SELECT
button to select AUDIO/VIDEO
input position. "LINE" will
appear on the screen.

AUDIO/VIDEO Cable (not supplied)

Playback VCR

To VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO (L/R) OUT

Recording VCR

To VIDEO IN

To AUDIO (R) IN

AUDIO/VIDEO Cable

(not supplied)

To AUDIO (R) IN

To VIDEO IN

Recording VCR

To AV Jack

Playback Camcorder

To AUDIO (L) IN

To AUDIO (L) IN

For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a
camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s
instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is
shown above.

If the external unit you are connecting to the VCR
only has one audio output, then connect the output
to the L input on the VCR only.

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