RCA VR725HF manual Trouble, Heres what to try

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Will not record

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

Rewind does not operate

VCR plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

Clock shows incorrect time or date

VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not AUTO-SEARCH active channels correctly

Tape plays back in slow motion

Here's what to try:

•Safety tab removed from cassette.

•Make sure the line indicator ("LI" or "L2") is turned off in VCR's display

panel for normal recording from the VCR's tuner. Press INPUT on remote to turn off the line indicator.

•RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo. See page 31.

l • RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP. See page 31.

1• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

•Tape already rewound.

•Wrong VCR plus+ code entered.

•Cable box setup not done or not done correctly. See page 33.

•Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

•Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

•Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show :

•Check to see if time and date are correct -- including AM/PM.

•Program exceeded tape's length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

•VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

•No tape in VCR or cassette's safety tab broken off.

•VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.

• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show -:- -.

•Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

•Time counter display appears in VCR's display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.

•VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

•Check antenna connections.

•Check SIGNAL TYPE: GABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 11.

•Press PLAY,PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to normal playback.

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration InformationContents How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Without Antenna or Cable SystemCable Box Advanced hookup AIBasic hookupBox to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Cable System WdhCablePosition Cable Box Such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etcBasic hookup Position RCA DSS receiverBack of Satellite Receiver Back of TVRCA DSS Satellite Receiver Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiverAdvanced hookup with basic receiver Deluxe receiverOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesFront View for front Audio/video input connection Option B hookupAmplifier/receiver Back of VCR Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverReceive a stereo broadcast Through an amplifier/receiver Back Amplifier/ReceiverStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCRs memory Add or remove channels from the VCRs memoryUse TVoVCR button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups CH3 or CH4Select the display panel brightness Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeSet the time and date Press Menuprog on the remote to seeComponent Buttons VCR Function ButtonsDSSoCABLE JOG Shuttle and %Cable Box or RCA DSS Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV CodeProgram the remote Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Operate the Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component AM/FM CD I Tape Phono RCA0307 tTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsTape Playback HI.FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature Using the Playback FeaturesTo Select Playback Sound Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeatureTime Counter Display ButtonSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionPicture Search Automatic TrackingVariable Speed Picture Search Using Shuttle Ring on the VCR Index Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search menu Blank Search Zero SearchBasic Recording- Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsTo Stop a Recording To Make a RecordingAutomatic Head Cleaner Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseOperating Instructions Express RecordingDisplay showing 30 minutes remaining Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramR jacks on the back of the VCR Recording Audio OnlyManual Controlled Cable box or Satellite Receiver Press Recording While Youre AwayBox Cable Systems, or Cable Box VCR Can Control Recording While Youre Away VCR Plus+* RecordingStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Canadian ListStopping a Timer Recording in Progress Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While Youre Away VCR Plus+ Recording Unrecognized NUMBER... Please RE-ENTER appearsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While Youre Away Timer RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCRs Line InputSSuper-VHS Recording RecordingHookups Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesTo Audio Dub Refer to hookup on Audio and Video DubbingTo Video Dub Refer to hookup on page 8, Option B To Audio and Video DubFront Panel Location of ControlsRemote Sensor Shuttle RingFrom ANT. Antenna Connector CH SwitchBack Panel VIDE01 and AUDIO1 R and L in jacks Hi-Fi Indicator Repeat VCR Indicator Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTuner Trouble Heres what Try Trouble ChecksTape CassetteHeres what to try TroubleTrouble Heres What To try Limited Warranty Index I4-15,24 15,18,33LISq Menu VCR PLUS+ Menu Page Part Number 95-VR725HF-1 Qo 11IOMSON Consumer Electronics