RCA VR663HF manual Trouble Checks, Here’s what to try

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Rewind does not operate

VCR PLUS display appears

on TV instead of VCR MAIN MENU when you

press PROGNCR+ on remote.

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VCR Plus+ or Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

Clock shows incorrect time or date

Here’s what to try:

*Tape already rewound.

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-After VCR PLUS has been used, the VCR PLUS display will appear automatically when you press PROGNCR+ on remote. Press PROWCR+

again to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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Code number for

VCR Plus+ program entered

incorrectly. See page 22.

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VCR Plus+ setup

not done or done incorrectly.

See pages 20.21.

. Cable box was not tuned on at time recording was to begin or cable box set-up was not done correctly. See page 21.

:* Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

*Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - - : - -.

. Check to see if time and date are cox~ect - 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 is ejected if safety tab is broken off.

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

recording.

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*Power intenuption. Clock on the front panel will show - - : - -.

. Clock was not set accurately (check AMIPM and date).

- Time counter display appears in VCR’s display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.

VCR makes noise when stopped

* 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.

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Will not AutoPrograti active

* Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

channels correctly

. Check CABLE/ANT: feature

to make

sure it is properly set. See page 8.

Tape plays back in slow motion

. Press PLAY/PAUSE on VCR or PLAY on remote to return

to normal playback.

Cannot select cable channels over 69

* Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if CABLE/ANT

feature is set to

 

CABLE. Details are on page8.

 

 

VCR and remote buttons will not operate VCR

: . Pro-TM Plus feature turned

on. Press and hold VCR1 (VCR2) button on

 

remote for five seconds to tom Prc+Tect Plus off. HELLO appears in VCR’s

 

display panel.

 

 

 

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

. ST/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo. seepage19.

:. ST/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAF’to record SAP. See page 19.

- STEREO indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo.

No stereo sound during playback

* AUDIO PLAY (HIFI/MIWLINEAR) feature must be set to HIFI to hear stereo

sound during playback. See page 17.

 

 

 

 

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Stereo audio too noisy

* Stereo signal is weak. Set ST/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.

* Press one of theTRACKING buttons on the remote to minimize the noise.

 

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Contents VCR OWNER’S Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents 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?Advancedhookup Basic hookupCable systemwm cable Basic hookup Advanced hookupBack of TV ConnectinglhfoVCRsforCopyingWpes Option a HookupOption B Hookup Record on the VCR from an Amplifier/Receiver Connectinga Stereo AmplicierlReceiverStartup Check accessories with VCRLWn on the VCR Place channels in the VCR’s memory AutoProgramAdd or erase channels from the VCR’s memory StartupUse TV/VCR button Set the time and dateButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlControlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperating Instructions To play a tape’ress STOP/EJECT on the VCR or Stop on the remote Press REW Pause for Stop-Action Frame Advance F.ADVICS Button Using the Playback FeaturesSlow Motion Picture SearchUsing the Playback Features Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Search Memory-Stop Feature Press Display three times to twn on the memory-stop featureLime Counter To Select Playback Sound Audio Play HIFl/MIX/LINEAR FeatureAutomatic nacking Manual TLackingRecording Speeds Types of RecordingsRecording Pause Basic Recgrding Operating Instructions To make a recordingTo record stereo broadcast TV or SAP Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Press5 to display SET UP VCR Plus menuPress PFiOGNCR+ on the remote to display PAOGNCR+ to remove the menu from the TV screen Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings Additional Recording Information Express Recording XPRRecording Audio Only To record audio onlyVCR Display Panel Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCleaning Specifications Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookup TapeChannel Display Panel of VCR HlFl IndicatorDisplay Panel Play-pausePressTVNCR to turn VCR indicator off ‘BVoubleChecksTrouble Here’s What To try Trouble Checks TroubleHere’s what to try Limited Warranty TWO VCRS..~~......Y...............................~ ~ .2,6 IndexIII