Model 28  9-Inch Color TV/VCR  
(160-0420)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 33166

If you followed the instructions in this manual but have trouble operating
your Model 28, locate the problem in the SYMPTOM column below.  Then check 
the POSSIBLE CAUSE column to find the problem.  If you still have trouble 
operating your Model 28 contact your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

       SYMPTOM                     POSSIBLE CAUSE

               No power.    Power cord is not connected.

                            POWER is not pressed in.

                            DC power cord is connected when you want to use 
                            AC power.

                            Replace the fuse in car battery cord.

     Noise in picture on    Tracking control needs adjustment. See "Tracking
               playback.    Control", on Faxback Doc. # 33163.

                            Video head is dirty. Head cleaning is necessary.

Operation buttons do not    Dew protection system is activated. Wait until
   work when power is on    activated.  Wait until DEW disappears from the
       and a cassette is    display.  Then proceed with operation. 
               inserted.

     Certain TV programs    Connections are not made correctly.  Check all
         cannot be seen.    connections.

 Remote control does not    The remote control batteries are weak or dead.
     operate the TV/VCR.

   Picture but no sound.    Adjust VOLUME or press MUTE.

Timer recording does not    Clock is not set correctly.
                  occur.

                            Timer recording is not set correctly.

                            The timer recording is not set to the standby 
                            mode.  Press POWER until the TIMER REC indicator
                            light is on.

          Cannot record.    The erase protection tab on the cassette is 
                            missing.

(LB/EB 5/24/96)

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