RCA VR646HF manual Will not record or play, Rewind does not operate

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APPENDIX: REFERENCE

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.

•The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.

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.

•Check the ProTect Plus™ feature.

Rewind does not operate

•Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

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

•Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.

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

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

•Power interruption. Reset the clock.

•Check to see if time and date are correct – including AM/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’s safety tab was intact.

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

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

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Contents USER’S Guide Safety Information This symbol indicates dangerousThis symbol indicates VR646HFTable of Contents Commercial Advance First Things First Welcome to Your NEW VCRGetting Started What REMAINS?Install Batteries Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOX?Connect Your VCR Plug in the VCRTurn on the VCR Initial SetupVCR Viewing Channel Next Section Learn VCR’S Menus Access the MenusPress 7 to display the Language menu Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR Using the Menu to SET UP Features Cable BOX SetupLanguage Selection On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menuVCR Channels List To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuAdding or Removing Channels To Change the Signal TypeDetect Automatically Auto Clock Set Feature Time and DateSet the Time Zone Selecting ChannelsSet Daylight-Saving Time Auto Clock InformationPress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenSpring forward, Fall backward Setting the Time and Date ManuallyPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuVCR Plus+ System Channel List VCR Plus+ System ChannelsPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnPreferences Energysaver Auto PlayFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Preferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedsApproximate Recording Times Cassette 120 160 Hr/40 MinLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Component Buttons Remote ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons TV ButtonsPlaying a Tape Automatic RewindPause Automatic TrackingCheck the Safety TAB Tape EjectRecording 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 minPage Recording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ SystemprogrammingExpress Recording XPR Express RecordingTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New ProgramTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Interactive Program Guide SystemPress Menu to enter the PlusCode system number Indicate how often you want the program to be recordedStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenUsing TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Video Input Channel ExplainedRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyTwo VCR Connection Control Your Television Program the Remote5PROGRAM the Remote Programming the Remote to Control About Programming the RemoteOperating the TV TV Codes Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Commercials from the tape Commercial AdvancePress 5 to display the Preferences menu Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance features Commercial Advance MarkingPress 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercialsCommercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMovie Advance Movie AdvancePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedSearch direction Forward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Index Search Frame AdvanceTo Search Tracking GO-TO SearchTime Counter PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR Audio SET-UP Features Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set upON-SCREEN Displays Press 6 to display Audio menuReception Tape PlaybackThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesConnections ConnectionsConnecting Your VCR Jacks and CablesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeChoosing a VCR Connection Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable ConnectionsUsing This Connection TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCRAppendix Reference ReferenceFront Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Rewind does not operateTime did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time VCR makes noise when stoppedWill not record Clock shows incorrect time or dateTimer indicator flashes Index and Go-To search features do not operateCannot access Movie Advance feature Time counter disappears during searchingCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Specifications Cleaning the VCRHOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel Video Input Channel VariationsLimited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference Index RF OUTIndex Warranty XPR express recording North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1540772B