RCA VR688HF manual Time counter not working, Will not record or play, Rewind does not operate

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References

Trouble Checks

 

 

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working

¥ The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

 

 

 

 

 

 

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ A minus (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther

 

 

 

 

 

 

back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record or play

¥ No cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,

 

 

 

 

 

 

or stop-action playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

¥ Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ Make sure the line indicator (L1) or (L2)is turned off in VCRÕs display panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

for normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made

¥ Wrong PlusCode number entered.

 

 

 

 

 

or wrong program recorded

¥ Cable box or satellite receiver 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 Ñ including AM/PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not auto search active

¥ Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

channels correctly

¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 17.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select channels over 69

¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 17.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to

¥ Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 27.

 

 

 

 

 

play automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote controlÕs backlighting does not stay on

¥ Press the remote buttons within a few seconds of each other or the light will

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn off to conserve battery power. Details are on page 28.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record

 

 

 

 

 

 

broadcast stereo. See page 46.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP on

 

 

 

 

 

 

the linear track. See page 46.

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥ STEREO indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? What type of satellite system do you have?Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsPosition cable box Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsSatellite Receiver Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiverPosition receiver Use this hookup if your TV does not have audio/video jacksAdvanced hookup with deluxe receiver Advanced hookup with basic receiverPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remoteSelect Setup Menu Using VCR Main Menu Setup Menu Appears AutomaticallyTurn on the TV Use the on-screen menu systemRCA Digital Receiver Setup RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setupCable BOX Setup Cable Box SetupCable box not used for all channels Cable box used for all channels Press 1 to continueChannels Manual cable box or RCA digital satellite receiver setupWhen the auto channel search Setup screen appears Use Setup menu to auto channel search and auto clock setIf the SET Time Zone screen appears, select a time zone SET Time ZoneManual clock set If you ever need to reset the clockIf the Auto Clock SET was unsuccessful TimeProgram VCR for VCR1 or VCR2DVD button Setup VCR Plus+ channelsAuto channel search using Channels menu Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memoryADD/REMOVE Channels Use Tvvcr button Select a language./Choisissez une langueYou can select the language for the displays on Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsPreferences Set Auto TV/VCR featureAuto BlueRemote Control Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Buttons TV Function ButtonsCable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Using the VCR2DVD ButtonProgram the Remote Control Operate the ComponentProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV KTVProgram the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ABCControlling an Auxiliary RCA Component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component To Play a Tape Operating InstructionsTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Using the Playback FeaturesTo Select Playback Sound AudioAuto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeatureAuto Repeat Picture Search Pause for Stop ActionFast Forward Search Rewind SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceAutomatic Tracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureManual Tracking To Lock the VCRIndex Search Index SearchBlank Search Go-To SearchPress Stop to stop blank searching GO-TO SearchDisplay Button Time Counter Program InformationRecording and Playback Press Stop to cancel commercial markingCommercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off MarkingTo Select a Background for Playback To Play Back a Recording Made Using Commercial AdvanceTypes of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Stopping a Recording in ProgressRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingTimer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away VIDEO1Operating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen Record Length 000 CHTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelHifi Indicator Cassette-in IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR Plus+ or timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Time counter not workingStereo audio too noisy No stereo sound during playbackPlayback VCR forwards through a rental or pre-recorded Tape displaying a blue screenQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEAUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT IndexIndex Remote Control Index

VR688HF specifications

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