Humidity and moisture condensation
Moisture in the air will condense in the videocassette player (VCP)
under extremely humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to
a warm one. Moisture condensation on the tape playback head drum may
damage the videocassette and/or drum. If moisture condensation occurs,
do not insert a videocassette into the player. If a videocassette is already
in the player, remove it. Turn the VCP power ON to dry the moisture
before inserting a videocassette. This could take an hour or more.
Cleaning video heads
Magnetic video heads convert the videocassette into pictures on the
screen during playback. Over a period of time, particles rub off the tape
and are left on the heads. Using an old or poor quality tape together with
dust and air particles, high temperature and humidity cause dirty heads.
Dirty heads generally cause ªsnowyº pictures and, in some severe cases,
blurred or interrupted pictures. A variety of products are available at
video stores to clean tape heads. Use these products sparingly, because
some are abrasive to the video heads. If normal head cleaning
procedures do not resolve the problem, have the system checked by a
service technician.
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any
ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth. Rub the
screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not
spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray
from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the
screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while
cleaning the screen.
Cleaning the exterior of the videocassette player (VCP)
Clean the outside of the VCP with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Avoid getting the VCP controls wet. Do not spray the VCP directly with
water or other fluids as they could drip down into the internal
electronics of the VCP and cause damage.
Foreign substances
Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the
videocassette player (VCP) compartment. Be especially careful not to
spill liquids of any kind onto the media controls or into the videocassette
player. If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn
the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician.
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