RCA VR651HF 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.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

•Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

•Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationIntroduction Key Features OverviewFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Table of Contents Audio Set-Up Features Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Choose Your Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Go ToConnect the VCR to the TV Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable feed to your cable box TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Turn on the TV and VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Plug in the VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus 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 TypeTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Auto Clock Set FeatureSetting the Time Zone Time and DateSetting Daylight-Saving Time 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 Buttons of the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Using the Input Button Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlOperating the TV Programming the Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote? TV Codes This page left blank intentionally 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 ProgramsMapping VCR Plus+ Channels VCR Plus+ SystemAmerican Movie Classics HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsFrame Advance Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionTo Activate Index Search Index SearchZero Search Time Counter Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTracking On-Screen Displays To Display the Audio Menu Audio Set-Up Features Tape Playback ReceptionOther Information Other Information Troubleshooting TipsGeneral VCR Problems Playback Problems Recording ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFront Panel Function Displays Display PanelBack Panel For how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyCommon Video Line Input scenarios How to Find Your TV’s Video Input ChannelVideo Input Channel Variations Connect the satellite receiver to the VCR Using A/V and RF Coaxial CablesAdvanced Connection Glossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc
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