RCA VR628HF manual

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•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.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

•The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

•A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

Will not record or play

•Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

•Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

•Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

•Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

Will not record

•Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

•Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT.

Rewind does not operate

•Check to make sure the tape isnot already rewound.

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

•Check to make sure the correct VCR PlusCode is entered.

•Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin.

•Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

•VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or DSScontrol or try repositioning the cable box.

•Power interruption. Reset the clock.

•Check to see if time and date are correct--includingAM/PM.

•Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not rewound beforehand.

•Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.

•Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette'ssafety tab was intact.

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

•Check to make sure VCR Plus+ channel setup was completed correctly.

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Contents Users guide To reduce Risk of fire or Shock hazard Do not expose RWARNIN GProduct Registration This product to rain or moistureImportant Safeguards InstallationService Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outsideUse First Things Setting UsingLaser Disc Player or Troubleshooting TipsProgramming Remote To Control An Auxiliary Component Scan SearchWhats LEFT? HI, MY Name is Roger FirstthingsRead the Firstthree Sections Wrote this Users Guide Its my Job to see That You have aInstall BA1-FERIES Remote Control Unpack the BOXConnect Your VCR Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menusTo set Up before You Begin using YourVCR For First Time SET-UP FeaturesBelow is a list Features That you May Setfing UP the VCRG Ital Sate Llite System Setu P Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Press7 to select the Language menuSatellite Receiver Codes Press4 to display the Channels menuPress6 to select Dsssetur Cable BOX Setup Press Menuprog to display the VCR Main MenuCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupVCR Channels List To Auto Channel Search Detect AutomaticallyAuto Channel Search Time and Date To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Selecting ChannelsSet the Time and Date Spring forward Fall backwardITime/Date Display VCR PLUS+ Channels VCR Plus+ Channel ListTwo-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Canadian ListTwo-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play Auto TV/VC RAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display L3 w. BAs, s Learn the Basics to GET YOU Starte DRemote Buttons Compon ENT BUI-FON SVCR Function BurIONS Play Increase the speed or to decrease the speedVOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV Playing a TapeTV Function BuTroNs Automatic TrackingAutomatic Rewi N D Tape EjectCheck the Safety TAB Safety TabRecording Several Recording OptionsRecordi NG Featu RES Express Recording XPRExpress Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording InformationPress 1 to Create a New Program PressMENUaPROG to bring up the VCR Main Menu Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menuPress MENUmPROG to enter the VCR PlusCode number Stopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyUsing TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionControl Your Other Compon Ents Programming the RemoteAbout Prog Rammi NG TH E Remote Operate the TVTV Codes Brand Brand CodeProgramming TH E Remote to Control AN Auxi Liary Component Operati NG TH E Auxi Liary ComponentAudio/Video Codes Press and hold the VCR2oDVD button on the remote After you have set up your remote, see which button willOperate the Component Laser Disc Player CA, ProScan, and GE.Codes DVD PlayerOperate the Cable BOX or Digital Satellite Receiver Tracking Time Counter Features to Enhance VCR OperationOTH ER Features Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonFrame Advance Index SearchTo Search Tracking Time CounterGO-TO Search ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP Features ReceptionTape Playback Page Things to Know Before Connecting Components ConnectionsProtect Your Components from Overheating Connecting Your VCR Jacks and CablesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Dont Forget about TH E Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable CON N Ection S TV with RF Jack only This connection assumesTo play a tape Insert a tape If necessary, press Play Using This Connection TV with AUDIO/VIDEO JacksYour television has audio/video jacks To use this connection, you must have Coaxial cables Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to on TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverUsing This Connection TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite ReceiverPage Front PAN EL Display Panel = SLPBack Panel Troubleshooting TI PS Page Page Cleaning the VCR Specifications are subject to changeSpeci Ficatio N S Limite D Warranty Eject button 25 Eject, tape Express recording Language menu Limited warranty Line indicator 33, 55 Forward button 25, 42, 43, 44, 45 Frame advanceOn-screendisplays OUT to TV jack 19, 51, 52, 55 Time and date setting Commercial scanDigital satellite system First Timecounter44