Model 27-AC DC Video Cassette Player
(160-0419)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 18259

If your VCP is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help.
If you still cannot solve the problem, take the VCP to your local Radio
Shack store for assistance.

SYMPTOM                  POSSIBLE CAUSES                   REMEDY
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No power.                Power cord is not         Plug the AC adapter into
                         connected.                an AC outlet or connect
                                                   the DC adapter to your
                                                   vehicle's cigarette-
                                                   lighter socket.
                         Power is turned off.      Press POWER so its red
                                                   indicator lights.
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Picture is poor          The TV is not set to      Tune the TV to the same
during playback.         the proper channel.       channel to which the
                                                   VCP's CHANNEL switch
                                                   is set.
                         The TV's fine tuning      Fine-tune your TV.
                         is not set correctly.
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Noise during playback.   Video heads are dirty.    Bring your VCP to a
                                                   Radio Shack store for
                                                   cleaning/servicing.
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No picture during        The TV is not tuned to    Tune the TV to the same
playback.                the proper channel.       channel to which the
                                                   VCP's CHANNEL switch is
                                                   set.
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Interference in the      The VCP is not tracking   Adjust TRACKING +/-
playback picture.        properly.
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Control buttons do not   Condensation on video     Unplug the VCP for about
work when the power is   heads/dew protection      2 hours, or until DEW 
on and a cassette is     system is active.         does not turn on when you
inserted.                                          plug it in, then proceed.
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Broadcast TV programs    Connections are           Recheck the connections.
cannot be seen.          incorrect.
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The remote control       The batteries in the      Replace the batteries.
does not work.           remote control are
                         weak or dead.
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(PH 11/6/95)