Model 31 AC/DC VCP
(160-0423)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 38536


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 RadioShack
store for assistance.

Symptom               Possible Causes              Remedy

No power.             Power is not connected.      Plug the AC adapter into
                                                   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.

                      Fuse is blown.               See "Care and 
                                                   Maintenance," Faxback 
                                                   Doc. # 38537.

Picture is poor.      The TV is not set to the     Tune the TV to the same
during playback.      proper channel.              channel to which the 
                                                   VCP's CHANNEL switch is
                                                   set.

                       The TV's fine tuning is     Fine-tune your TV.
                       not set correctly.

                       The VCP is not tracking     Manually adjust tracking.
                       properly.

Noise during           Video heads are dirty.      See "Care and 
playback.                                          Maintenance," Faxback
                                                   Doc. # 38537.

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.

Interference in the    The VCP is not tracking     Manually adjust tracking.
playback picture.      properly.

Control buttons do     Condensation on the video   Unplug the VCP for about
not work when the      heads/dew protection        2 hours, or until the
power is on and a      system is active.           DEW indicator does not
video cassette is                                  turn on when you plug it
inserted.                                          in, then proceed.

Cannot see broadcast   Connections are incorrect.  Recheck the connections.
TV programs.

The remote control     The batteries in the        Replace the batteries.
does not work.         remote control are weak
                       or dead.


(km-03/24/1997)

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