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© 2001 Directed Electronics, Inc.  

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 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.

Summary of Contents for VC2010

Page 1: ...O W N E R S G U I D E INSTALLATION GUIDE Video Cassette Recorder MODEL VC2010...

Page 2: ...e removal diagnosis troubleshooting or reinstallation of the unit For service on an out of warranty product a flat fate fee by model is charged Contact your author ized dealer to obtain the service ch...

Page 3: ...of these rights To prevent damage that may result in fire or electric shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Important Safeguards 1 Read Instructions Read all safety and operat...

Page 4: ...re extensive repair work by a qualified technician to restore normal operation d The product has been dropped or damaged in any way e The product exhibits a distinct change in performance 13 Repairs I...

Page 5: ...Control 9 Remote Control Battery Install Replace 9 Playing a Tape 10 Manual Tracking 10 Recording 10 Videocassette Tapes 11 About Videocassettes 11 Using Special Features 12 Forward and Reverse Pictur...

Page 6: ...screen display Remote Ejection tape can be ejected using the remote control ACCESSORIES VCR Remote infrared IR sensor Optional part Remote control AA Batteries for remote Power harness Mounting bracke...

Page 7: ...will turn to standby and dry itself When moisture dis appears the VCR will work normally 10 Remote Sensor Eye 11 REW Rewinds tape from stop mode 12 PLAY Press to begin playback 13 FF Fast forwards tap...

Page 8: ...T The optional remote infrared IR sensor eye allows you to access all the features on the remote control when the VCR is mounted in anoth er location away from the remote To install the remote IR sens...

Page 9: ...on and off REC Starts recording ENTER SHIFT PLAY Press to begin playback REW Rewinds tape from stop mode STOP Stops tape movement EJECT Ejectsthetape MENU Selects menu TRACKING UP DOWN Adjusts casset...

Page 10: ...djust manually press CH TRK up or down as necessary until the best picture possible is achieved NOTE Picture distortion often occurs at the beginning of a tape Let the tape play for a moment to see if...

Page 11: ...utes at SLP Tape SP standard play SLP super longplay T 120 2 hrs 6 hrs T 160 2 hrs 40 minutes 8 hrs T 180 3 hrs 9 hrs VHS Videocassette Tapes ABOUT VIDEOCASSETTES In general high quality brand name vi...

Page 12: ...SLOTS CONTACT WITH A VOLTAGE POINT INSIDE THE VCR CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS SHOCK OR MAY SHORT OUT PARTS AND CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK FORWARD AND REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH While in Play mode press REW or F...

Page 13: ...nu Use the SHIFT button to select the Auto Repeat function Press the ENTER button to switch Auto Repeat ON or OFF Press the MENU button to exit AUDIO OUTPUT The Audio Output function allows you to sel...

Page 14: ...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 picture Check all connections between VCR and TV Make sure TV is on Stre...

Page 15: ...ecord play time 6 hours with T 120 in SLP mode Video input Video IN terminal RCA 1 0 Vp p Video output Video out terminal RCA 1 0 Vp p Audio input Audio IN terminal RCA 300 MV 50K ohm Audio output Aud...

Page 16: ...nest vehicle security car stereo products rear seat entertainment and accessories available The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic technology Directed is ISO 9001 re...

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