TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 con- | Plug the AC adapter into an |
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| adapter to your vehicle’s cig- |
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| Press POWER so its red indi- |
| Power is turned off. | cator lights. |
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Picture is poor during play- | The TV is not set to the | Tune the TV to the same |
back. | proper channel. | channel to which the VCP’s |
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| CHANNEL switch is set. |
| The TV’s fine tuning is not | |
| set correctly. |
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Noise during playback | Video heads are dirty. | Bring your VCP to a Radio |
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| Shack store for cleaning/ser- |
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| vicing. |
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No picture during playback | The TV is not tuned to the | Tune the TV to the same |
| proper channel. | channel to which the VCP’s |
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| CHANNEL switch is set. |
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Interference in the playback | The VCP is not tracking | Adjust TRACKING + / – |
picture. | properly. |
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Control buttons do not work | Condensation on video | Unplug the VCP for about 2 |
when the power is on and a | heads / dew protection sys- | hours, or until DEW does not |
cassette is inserted. | tem is active. | turn on when you plug it in, |
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| then proceed. |
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Broadcast TV programs | Connections are incorrect. | Recheck the connections. |
cannot be seen. |
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The remote control does not | The batteries in the remote | Replace the batteries. |
work. | control are weak or dead. |
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