Directed Electronics Directed Video VC2050 - Manual (Page 16)

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Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, check the following:
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Power. Make sure the VCR is on and connected to an operating
power source; check the remote for “good” batteries.
Videocassette cannot be inserted. Press EJECT to see if a cassette is already in the VCR.
Make sure the videocassette is window-side up, with the
arrow pointing toward the VCR.
No picture, distorted picture ■ Try another videocassette to see if it plays back
playback. properly.
■ Press TRK up or down to adjust the picture.
■ Set INPUT MODE on TV to AUX IN, VIDEO or EXTERNAL.
■ Make sure the TV is working properly.
■ If the problem occurs on more than one tape, try
using a video head cleaner cassette.
No TV broadcast picture. ■ Check all connections between VCR and TV.
■ Make sure TV is on.
Streaks (noise) on a taped program. ■ Press TRK up or down to adjust the picture.
■ Check all connections.
■ View another videocassette to see if it plays back
properly.
■ If the problem occurs on more than one tape, try
using a video head cleaner cassette.
Streaks (noise) or jitter with Press TRK up or down to adjust the picture.
the VCR in Still mode.
Streaks (noise) on a taped program. ■ Check if the VCR is in Still mode.
■ Check if the cassette has been rewound.
The VCR motor continues to run This is normal; the video heads run for five minutes even
after STOP is pressed. even after a cassette has been stopped.