RCA VR646HF manual Troubleshooting Tips

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APPENDIX: REFERENCE

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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

•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.

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

•Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

•Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR.

•Check to make sure the TV’s fine 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 (see page 68 for more information).

•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.

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Contents USER’S Guide VR646HF Safety InformationThis symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicatesTable of Contents Commercial Advance What REMAINS? First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR Getting StartedPlug in the VCR Install Batteries Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Connect Your VCRInitial Setup Turn on the VCRVCR Viewing Channel Access the Menus Next Section Learn VCR’S MenusPress 7 to display the Language menu Setting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup Language SelectionPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box SetupPress 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Auto Channel SearchTo Change the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsDetect Automatically Selecting Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTime and Date Set the Time ZonePress 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Set Daylight-Saving TimeAuto Clock Information Press 3 to display Time menuSetting the Time and Date Manually Spring forward, Fall backwardPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date DisplayVCR Plus+ System Channels VCR Plus+ System Channel ListPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetPreferences Auto Play EnergysaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display 120 160 Hr/40 Min Preferred Tape SpeedTape Speeds Approximate Recording Times CassetteVCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Buttons TV Function ButtonsAutomatic Tracking Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Pause120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 min Check the Safety TABTape Eject RecordingPage Several Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording Recording FeaturesTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Express Recording XPRSelect 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menuInteractive Program Guide System Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Setting Up the Channel List Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming SystemIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press Menu to enter the PlusCode system numberPress 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPlaying Back Audio Only Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesVideo Input Channel Explained Recording Audio onlyTwo VCR Connection Program the Remote Control Your Television5PROGRAM the Remote About Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to ControlOperating the TV TV Codes Page Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Commercial Advance Commercials from the tapePress 5 to display the Preferences menu Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresCommercial Advance Marking Press 6 to display the Commercial Advance menuCommercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMovie Advance Movie AdvanceWhen the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NoteSearch direction Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame Advance Index SearchTo Search GO-TO Search TrackingPRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature Time CounterLocking Your VCR Press 6 to display Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up ON-SCREEN DisplaysTape Playback ReceptionConnections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Choosing a VCR ConnectionTV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Coaxial cables Audio/video cables SplitterReference Appendix ReferenceFront Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Will not record or playClock shows incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not recordTime counter disappears during searching Timer indicator flashesIndex and Go-To search features do not operate Cannot access Movie Advance featureCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceAre commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsVideo Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input ChannelLimited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference RF OUT IndexIndex Warranty XPR express recording Tocom 1540772B North Meridian Street Indianapolis,