RCA VR661HF manual Recording Problems, Playback Problems

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Recording Problems

Will not record

•Make sure there is a recordable tape in the VCR.

•Eject then reinsert the tape.

•Make sure the tape is not broken.

•Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

•Make sure the Pro-Tect Plus feature is not active.

A VCR Plus+ system or timer recording was not made or the wrong program recorded

•Make sure the correct PlusCode programming number is entered.

•Make sure the program was entered correctly (the wrong channel or times may be entered).

•Make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

•There may have been a power interruption. Reset the time and date.

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

•Make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or that the tape was not rewound beforehand.

•Make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording started.

•Make sure there was a tape in the VCR with its safety tab intact.

•The VCR ejects tapes when the end is reached during a timer recording.

•Make sure the VCR Plus+ system setup was completed correctly.

Will not record

•Make sure the tape’s safety tab is intact.

•Make sure the VCR is not in Video Line Input mode. Press INPUT on the remote control to return to normal viewing.

Playback Problems

Snowy or no picture during playback

•Press the remote control’s TV•VCR button to activate VCR-controlling mode. VCR appears in the front panel display when active.

•Check the TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.

•Check to make sure the TV’s fine tuning is correct for the channel selected.

•If you use A/V cables and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV, check all connections for snug and correct connections.

•Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Line Input (see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input in this section of the manual for detailed information).

•Try another tape.

•Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationVCR Plus+ Silver System Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control IntroductionHi-Fi Quality Sound Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Pro-Tect Plus LockingTable of Contents Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Chapter Overview Connections & SetupConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Title Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection Components ConnectionConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCRConnect the cable feed to your cable box Turn on the TV and VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Plug in the VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide Recording VCR BasicsThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Language Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Cable Box SetupAuto Channel Searching VCR Channels ListAdding or Removing Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSET Daylight Saving Setting Time and Date ManuallyRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu To Access Auto PlayFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR EnergySaverTo Override the Preferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedThis page left blank intentionally Using Remote Control VCR Function Buttons Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons Component ButtonsTV Function Buttons Do You Need to Program the Remote? Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Programming the Remote ControlTV Codes Operating the TV Using the VCR’s Features To Activate XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features Express Recording XPRReviewing and Clearing Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording ProgramsTurning on or OFF Auto VCR Plus+ download VCR Plus+ Silver SystemMapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually American Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsFrame Advance Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping Pressing the Search button while To Override the Show Previews ModePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays To Display the Audio Menu Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionOther Information TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Playback Problems Recording ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks? Questions and Answers AboutFront Panel Function Displays Display PanelBack Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFor how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyCommon Video Line Input scenarios Finding the TV’s Video Line InputConnect the satellite receiver to the VCR Advanced ConnectionGlossary Index Index Thomson multimedia Inc

VR661HF specifications

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