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Troubleshooting guide, Problem cause solution – Fisher-Price SMARTCYCLE RACER T3857 User Manual

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Problem

Cause

Solution

No image on the TV

TV or VCR is not set
to proper input

Press the channel down button on
the VCR or TV and check for an
INPUT channel below channel 2.

Use the menu system on your TV
or VCR to fi nd INPUT or SOURCE.
Change to INPUT or SOURCE.

Refer to your TV's or VCR’s instruc-
tion manual.

Batteries in the cycle are
weak or dead

Replace all batteries in the
cycle with four, new “D” (LR20)
alkaline batteries.

Battery compartment door is loose

Fully tighten the screw in the
battery compartment door.

Plug-and-play cord
is disconnected

Make sure both ends of the plug-
and-play cords are fully connected
to the cycle and your TV or VCR.

Game cartridge is not fully inserted
into slot in cycle

Remove the game cartridge from
the cycle slot. Replace the cartridge
into the slot and push to be sure it
is fully inserted.

Dust has accumulated in the game
cartridge/cycle socket

Gently blow the dust from the game
cartridge and the cycle socket.
Replace the cartridge into the
cycle socket.

Low battery symbol

appears

on TV screen

Batteries in the cycle are weak

Replace all batteries in the
cycle with four, new “D” (LR20)
alkaline batteries.

Image is stretched or distorted on a
wide screen TV

Wide screen TV aspect ratio
set incorrectly

For best picture, do not use a 16:9
aspect ratio (stretched) wide screen
setting. This product is designed
for a regular screen TV with a 4:3
aspect ratio (display setting). When
viewed on a wide screen TV, you
will see black bars on the sides of
the image. For more information on
changing the aspect ratio, refer to
your TV owner’s manual.

Short battery life

NiMH or rechargeable batteries are
being used

Use ONLY alkaline batteries in
this product.

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