RCA VR538 Rewind does not operate, VCR plus+ or timer recording not made, Channels correctly

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References

Trouble Checks

 

 

Trouble

 

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

• Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR plus+ or timer recording not made

• Wrong VCR plus+ code entered.

 

 

or wrong program recorded

• Cable box or satellite receiver not turned on when 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 — including AM/PM.

 

 

 

• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

• No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken off.

 

 

 

• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer

 

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

 

•Cable box or satellite receiver setup not completed. See page 28.

 

 

 

•VCR Plus+ setup not completed correctly. See page 29.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show – –:––.

 

 

 

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

 

 

 

• Time counter display appears in VCR’s display panel. Press DISPLAY on

 

 

 

 

remote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Tuning Mode: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot add or remove channels

• Channels must be placed in memory using Auto-Search Channels feature

 

 

 

 

before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Tuning Mode:

 

 

 

 

CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to

• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 19.

 

 

play automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No status displays appear on the TV screen when

• Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 20.

 

 

you change channels, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape or segment of tape is repeated

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Turn off the Repeat feature in the CUSTOM SETUP menu. See page 24.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display panel is too dim or bright

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Reset the Panel Display feature. See page 36.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control of cable box is intermittent.

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Reposition the cable box until a suitable angle is found. See pages 4 and 5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookupPosition Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble 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 VCRUse the on-screen menu system Using the number buttonsAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsDisplay Set the time and dateVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite ReceiverProgram the remote for a cable box Operate the auxiliary component Controlling an RCA Auxiliary ComponentProgram the remote for an RCA auxiliary component To play a tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Go-To Search Time SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Stop Auto RepeatTo make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Operating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenRecording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingCable Program 1 ONE Time Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Editing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchTrouble 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 Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsChanneltracking IndexFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1
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