RCA VR651HF manual Other Information, Troubleshooting Tips, General VCR Problems

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Other Information

Troubleshooting Tips

In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions.

General VCR Problems

No power

•Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

•Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to the remote control

•Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and the remote control.

•The remote control’s batteries may need changing.

•You are not in VCR-controlling mode. Press the remote control’s VCR button to control it.

There’s poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

•Make sure the VCR indicator is off.

•Make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

•Make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Rewind does not operate

•Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

The clock shows an incorrect time or date

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

•Make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

•Check the Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for Daylight-Saving Time.

•Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time.

•Check to make sure the Daylight-Saving Time feature is set correctly.

The VCR makes noise when stopped

•The VCR is removing the tape from the playheads. 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.

Cannot select channels over 69

•Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to

CABLE.

TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel display

•The clock is not set.

•Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set ad the power is turned off.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

•Check the LANGUAGE feature for the preferred on-screen language.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview IntroductionFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Table of Contents Audio Set-Up Features Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionConnect the VCR to the TV Go ToConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable feed to your cable box Plug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Cable Box Setup Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageVCR Channels List Auto Channel SearchingChanging the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsTime and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSetting the Time Zone To Turn Auto Clock Set onSetting Time and Date Manually Setting Daylight-Saving TimeTo Access Auto Play Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionEnergySaver To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat To Override the Preferred Tape SpeedThis page left blank intentionally Using Remote Control Using the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlButtons of the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Using the Input ButtonDo You Need to Program the Remote? Programming the Remote ControlOperating the TV TV Codes This page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ System Mapping VCR Plus+ ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnCopying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceZero Search Index SearchTo Activate Index Search Tracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information General VCR Problems Troubleshooting TipsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Specifications Cleaning the VCRFront Panel Display Panel Function DisplaysBack Panel RCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseVideo Input Channel Variations How to Find Your TV’s Video Input ChannelCommon Video Line Input scenarios Advanced Connection Using A/V and RF Coaxial CablesConnect the satellite receiver to the VCR Glossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc