RCA VR525 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

•Press VCR 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.

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.

•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.

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

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Appendix Reference ConnectionsIndex WHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Install Batteries in the Remote ControlConnect Your VCR Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR ON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR VCR Channels List Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage On-Screen MenusAuto Channel Search To Auto Channel SearchDetect Automatically Time and Date To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Set Daylight-Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Set the Time and DateTime/Date Display Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote Control Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Energysaver Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Remote Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Tracking Tape Eject Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind RecordingRecording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Express Recording XPRTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsUsing TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionPage Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search Frame AdvanceTo Search GO-TO Search PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR Tracking Time CounterON-SCREEN Displays Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeChoosing a VCR Connection DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Appendix Reference Front Panel Indicator Panel Back PanelTroubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operateTape plays back in slow motion Timer indicator flashesWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Cannot select channels overSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Appendix Reference Index RF OUTIndex North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 15313740 Rev