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The video heads are the means by which the S-VHS Movie places
picture signals on the tape during recording, and reads picture
signals from the tape during playback. If these heads become dirty
and clogged from long use, the signals can no longer be recorded
correctly, and the playback picture will be distorted accordingly.
This is the case, for example, during the playback of a tape, the
sound of which is reproduced normally, but no picture is seen, or
the picture is greatly distorted. When such symptoms occur, have
the S-VHS
Movie checked
by qualified service personnel.
f Condensation
Forms inside the S-VHS Movie
and the video heads, if:
eThe S-VHS Movie is suddenly brought from cool surroundings,
such as an air-conditioned room or car, to a place which is hot
and humid.
eWhen condensation has formed inside the S-VHS Movie, the
"DEW?" indication in the EVF will flash and a few seconds later,
the unit will turn itself off to protect the tape and the video heads.
If a cassette is inside the S-VHS Movie, press the Eject Button
immediately and take out the video cassette.
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After a while, turn the unit on again and check whether the
"DEW?" Indication is still flashing. Then, wait about 1 hour before
operating the S-VHS Movie again. Depending on the surrounding
conditions, it may take several hours before the S-VHS Movie can
be used again.
e@As condensation
forms
gradually,
it may
take about
10-15
minutes before the S-VHS Movie turns itself off after a change of
working environment.
ein an extremely cold place, condensation may. freeze and turn
into frost. In this case, it may take quite some time for the frost to
melt, turn into dew and evaporate.
e@When you bring the S-VHS Movie from a very cold place, e.g. the
ski slopes, into a heated room, keep it in a tightly closed plastic
bag or similar to prevent condensation from forming inside the
S-VHS Movie.
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