RCA VR508, VR337 manual Timer recording not made, Or wrong program recorded, Incorrect time or date

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References

Trouble Checks

Trouble		Here's what to try:

Timer recording not made	¥	Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
or wrong program recorded	¥	Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
	¥	Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 10.
	¥	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.

Incorrect time or date	¥	Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 10.

Time did not adjust for daylight savings	¥	Check if AUTO DST is turned on.

VCR makes noise when stopped	¥	VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside
		the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the
		stop mode.

Will not Auto Channel Search correctly	¥	Check antenna connections.
	¥	Check SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.

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 8.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to	¥	Set AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 14.
play automatically

Tape plays back in slow motion	¥	Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

TIMER indicator flashes	¥	Clock was not set. See page 10.
	¥	Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.

On-screen menus are in English, French, or	¥	Check LANGUAGE feature. See page 9.
Spanish.

Time counter disappears while searching

¥This is normal. Details are on page 15.

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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 tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCRCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Alert Sound featureUse Tvvcr button Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the time and dateChan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Slow MotionTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using the Recording FeaturesChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment Channel or Tracking up or downDisplay Panel Back Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toIndex 3CH.4 Switch10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,