RCA VR628HF manual Troubleshooting TI PS

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TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS

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 remote

PressVCR to set remote to control the VCR.

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

The batteries may need changing.

Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.

Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number I and replace the batteries.

Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV

•Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.

•Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RC.A,ProScan, or GE TV.

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

•Press TV to set remote to control the compatible TV.

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

•The batteries may need changing.

•Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

•Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

•Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

•Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

•Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

•Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Snowy or no picture during playback

•PressTVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on.

•Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3CH4 switch _,n back of VCR.

•Check to make sure the TV'sfine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.

•Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

•Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.

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Contents Users guide Product Registration RWARNIN GTo reduce Risk of fire or Shock hazard Do not expose This product to rain or moistureInstallation Important SafeguardsUse ServiceOutdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside Using First Things SettingProgramming Remote To Control An Auxiliary Component Troubleshooting TipsLaser Disc Player or Scan SearchRead the Firstthree Sections HI, MY Name is Roger FirstthingsWhats LEFT? Wrote this Users Guide Its my Job to see That You have aConnect Your VCR Install BA1-FERIES Remote ControlUnpack the BOX Plug in the VCR Access the MenusTune the TV Turn on the VCROnce you understand how to move around through the menus SET UP the VCRBelow is a list Features That you May SET-UP FeaturesTo set Up before You Begin using YourVCR For First Time Setfing UP the VCRLanguage Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesG Ital Sate Llite System Setu P Press7 to select the Language menuPress6 to select Dsssetur Satellite Receiver CodesPress4 to display the Channels menu Press Menuprog to display the VCR Main Menu Cable BOX SetupCable BOX Setup Cable Box SetupVCR Channels List Auto Channel Search To Auto Channel SearchDetect Automatically To Add or Remove Channels To Change the Signal TypeTime and Date Selecting ChannelsITime/Date Display Set the Time and DateSpring forward Fall backward Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsVCR Plus+ Channel List Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV VCR PLUS+ WorksheetCanadian List Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VC R Front Panel VCR Display Learn the Basics to GET YOU Starte D L3 w. BAs, sVCR Function BurIONS Remote ButtonsCompon ENT BUI-FON S Increase the speed or to decrease the speed PlayTV Function BuTroNs Playing a TapeVOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV Automatic TrackingTape Eject Automatic Rewi N DSafety Tab Check the Safety TABSeveral Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording Recordi NG Featu RESExpress Recording XPR Press 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Using VCR Plus+ Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+PressMENUaPROG to bring up the VCR Main Menu Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menuPress MENUmPROG to enter the VCR PlusCode number Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Playing Back Audio Only Recording Audio onlyTwo VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesProgramming the Remote Control Your Other Compon EntsOperate the TV About Prog Rammi NG TH E RemoteBrand Code TV Codes BrandAudio/Video Codes Programming TH E Remote to Control AN Auxi Liary ComponentOperati NG TH E Auxi Liary Component Operate the Component After you have set up your remote, see which button willPress and hold the VCR2oDVD button on the remote Laser Disc Player CA, ProScan, and GE.Codes DVD PlayerOperate the Cable BOX or Digital Satellite Receiver OTH ER Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationTracking Time Counter Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Commercial Scan Search ButtonTo Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search GO-TO Search TrackingTime Counter ON-SCREEN Displays Reception Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback Page Protect Your Components from Overheating Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable CON N Ection S Dont Forget about TH E Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection To play a tape Insert a tape If necessary, press Play TV with RF Jack onlyThis connection assumes Your television has audio/video jacks Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks To use this connection, you must have Coaxial cables TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to onTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Using This ConnectionPage Front PAN EL = SLP Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting TI PS Page Page Speci Ficatio N S Cleaning the VCRSpecifications are subject to change Limite D Warranty Eject button 25 Eject, tape Express recording On-screendisplays OUT to TV jack 19, 51, 52, 55 Language menu Limited warranty Line indicator 33, 55Forward button 25, 42, 43, 44, 45 Frame advance Digital satellite system First Time and date settingCommercial scan Timecounter44