Video Head Cleaning - RCA 20F502TDV User Manual

Problems and troubleshooting (continued) / Video head cleaning
SYMPTOMS
DVD
The playback picture has
occasional distortion.
The TV/VCR/DVD does not
start playback.
Playback does not follow the
course of the disc's program.
" " appears on the screen.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control does not
operate.

Video head cleaning

Video head clogging
The video heads are the means by which the TV/VCR/DVD 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/DVD checked by qualified service personnel.
NOTES: • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE TV/VCR/DVD 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.
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CAUSE
The disc is dirty.
It is in fast forward or fast reverse
playback.
No disc is inserted.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the guide.
The disc is dirty.
The parental lock function is set.
It is in the mode of repeat playback,
memory playback, etc.
The function is prohibited with the TV/
VCR/DVD or the disc.
The remote control is not aimed at the
sensor.
Distance is too far or too much light in
the room.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
beam.
The batteries are weak.
The batteries are not inserted correctly.
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Eject the disc and clean it.
Some times a small amount of picture
distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.
Insert a disc.
Insert a playable disc (Check the disc
type and Region Number). This is a
Region 1 player.
Place the disc with the playback side
down.
Place the disc correctly inside the
guide on the disc tray.
Clean the disc.
Cancel the parental lock function or
change the parental lock level.
These operations may prevent
proper progression of the contents.
–
Aim the remote control at the remote
sensor.
Operate within 5 m or reduce the light
of the room.
Clear the path of the beam.
Replace the batteries.
Insert correctly.
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