RCA B27TF685 manual Identifying VCR Problems

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	T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

	Identifying VCR Problems

	Problem		Possible Solution

	Unit won’t turn on.		Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet.
	Unit won’t turn on.
			Press the POWER button.
			Make sure the tape is window-side up with the
	Unit won’t take video tape		arrow pointing away from you.
	Unit won’t take video tape
			Make sure there is no other tape in the compartment.
	Unit didn’t record a		Make sure the antenna or cable is connected and that the TV/VCR is
	Unit didn’t record a		receiving the broadcast signal.
	program.		receiving the broadcast signal.
	program.
			Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
			Check the Timer Record VCR Setup option.
	Unit didn’t record a timer		Make sure the unit was turned off.
	Unit didn’t record a timer
	program.		Check the programmed start and stop times.
			Make sure the time is set correctly.
	There is no picture, the picture		Adjust the tracking.
	is distorted during video tape		Clean the video heads.
	playback, or there is noise or		Clean the video heads.
	playback, or there is noise or		Make sure there has been a recording on the tape.
	streaks in the picture.		Make sure there has been a recording on the tape.
	You can’t receive regular		Check the antenna or cable connections.
	You can’t receive regular
	broadcasts.
	Rewind command doesn’t		Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode.
	work.		Make sure the tape hasn’t already been rewound.
			Make sure the tape hasn’t already been rewound.
			Make sure the VCR is not recording.
	Fast forward command doesn’t		Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode.
	work.		Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode.
	work.		Make sure the tape hasn’t already been forwarded.
			Make sure the tape hasn’t already been forwarded.
			Make sure the VCR is not recording.
	Picture is streaked during pause		This is normal for SP and LP recordings.
	mode.

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Contents TV/VCR/DVD User’s Guide Product Registration Product Information InformationTV Operation Your New 3Way Combination UnitDVD Operation VCR Operation TroubleshootingThings to Consider Before You Connect Receiver Dolby Digital and DTS1B. Connect the A/V receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD TV/VCR/DVD + ReceiverFront Panel Buttons Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination UnitRear Panel Jacks Side Panel Jacks+100 Remote Control TV Function ButtonsVOL +, VOL Arrow buttons up, down, left, rightStop Remote Control DVD Function Buttons SearchPlay/pause SkipTRK+, tracking Remote Control VCR Function ButtonsSLOW+ 10 F.ADV frame advanceSetting the Optical Out jack Only DVD mode Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlPress the Menu button Press the Menu button to exitViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Video Signal-sourceMemorizing the Channels Press the Menu button to display the menuStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Customizing the Picture Alternate method Using Automatic Picture SettingsChanging the Screen Size Changing the Color TonePress the Down arrow button to select Color Tone Fine Tuning Channels Tilt Digital Noise ReductionCustomizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound SettingsAutomatically disappear after about 3 seconds Press the right arrow until Custom is chosenChoosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack MTS Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockViewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Button Setting the DateTime will appear every time you press the Display Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the current monthPress the Right arrow button Follow from Option Setting the Clock ManuallyClock is set Setting the On/Off TimerPress the Down arrow button to select On Time To deactivate the On time, select Off during this stepSetting the Sleep Timer Misspellings and unusual Viewing Closed CaptionsPress the Right arrow button to select Caption or Text Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN Using the V-ChipHow the V-Chip Works How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines How to Enable/Disable the V-ChipTV Guidelines Press the Menu button to dis- play the menu How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratingsGeneral audience no restrictions Playing a Disc Pausing PlaybackPlayback Step Motion Playback Except CDSlow Motion Playback Except CD Using the Search and Skip FunctionsSearching through a Chapter or Track Skipping TracksUsing the Display Function Repeat Repeat PlayPress the Repeat button Repeat screen appears Press the Enter buttonProgram Playback Program Play and Random PlayRandom Playback Track View/Index View Using the Disc View Function VCDPress the Enter button Track View Index ViewSelecting the Audio Language Using the Audio ButtonPress the DVD Setup button Setup Menu is displayed Using the DVD Setup Button When in the DVD modeSelecting the Subtitle Language Using the Subtitle buttonPress the Subtitle button Subtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tionsUsing the Player and Disc Menu Setting up the Language FeaturesUsing the Master Volume Control Function Using the Angle button Using the Zoom Function DVD/VCDChanging the Camera Angle To turn off the display, press the Angle button againUsing the Bookmark Function DVD/VCD Using the Bookmark FunctionRecalling a Marked Scene Marker will be displayedClearing a Bookmark MP3 Play Function MP3 PlayProgram/Random playback Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format CD-R MP3 discsDo not try recording copyright protected MP3 files Your DVD player only accepts one level of file directoryPress the DVD Setup button the Setup Menu is displayed Setting up the Parental ControlAbout the Rating Level New password again Press the Return button to exitDigital output Setting up the Audio OptionsDynamic Compression Still Mode Setting up the Display OptionsTV Aspect Screen MessagesInserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape Using the Safety TabDon’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards Using the Time Counter Using Picture SearchIf you want to remove the time Using Memory StopPress the Display button again Counter memory from the screenUsing P.PLUS Recording TV Programs As You Watch Safety tab, seeRecording SP Standard Play is the mostUsing One-Touch Recording Using Advanced Recording FeaturesEditing While Recording Recording at a Later Time VCR automatically selects am or pm for the starting time For more information on selecting tape speeds, see Right arrow button Using Program ReviewPress Menu to return to normal viewing Using True RepeatYou can choose to have your Using Block RepeatBlock repeat from one to ten times Or endlesslySelecting the HiFi Mode Using the HiFi StereoMTS Recording / Monitor Mode HiFi High Fidelity which producesMaking the Connections Video DubbingVideo Dubbing Button. on the playback VCR or camcorder Tape Speeds Press the Input button to return to normal TV viewing VCR will be recording fromChapter Five Identifying TV ProblemsIdentifying DVD Problems Identifying VCR Problems Limited Warranty What your warranty covers If you purchased your product outside the United States Thomson Inc