RCA VR337, VR508 manual Trouble Checks, Trouble Heres what to try

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References

Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

 

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power

¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

 

¥ Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

 

 

 

drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the

 

 

 

batteries and try remote again.

 

 

 

¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

¥ Change batteries.

 

 

 

¥ Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 (VCR2) feature. See page 22.

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tect Plusª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

 

 

 

¥ Switch TV to an active channel.

 

 

 

¥ Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowy or no picture during playback

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

 

 

 

¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel

 

 

 

selected with 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

 

¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.

 

 

 

¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

 

 

 

¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.

 

 

 

¥ 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 the TRACKING button on the remote or the VCR to move streaks for

 

 

 

the best picture.

 

 

 

¥ Check tape Ñ it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working or time counter does

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

 

not change during zero search feature

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

 

 

 

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

¥ Time counter only appears when a tape is in the VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record or play

¥ No cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

¥ Eject and reinsert cassette.

 

 

 

¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.

 

 

 

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE during recording or playback.

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tect Plusª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

¥ Make sure the line indicator (VIDEO) does not appear on the TV screen for

 

 

 

normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn

 

 

 

the line input off.

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tect Plusª feature.

Rewind does not operate

¥ Tape already rewound.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Cable BoxConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Alert Sound featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the time and date Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeVCR Function Buttons Chan Channel Up or DownPower Off PlaybackTo play a tape End of TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePicture Search Slow MotionDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Zero SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchPause for Stop Action Frame Advance F. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingRecordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Express RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Using the Recording Features Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteLocation of Controls Front PanelTape Compartment Channel or Tracking up or downBack Panel Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made Time did not adjust for daylight savingsVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to3CH.4 Switch Index10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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