RCA VR525 manual Will not record or play, Rewind does not operate, VCR makes noise when stopped

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APPENDIX: REFERENCE

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+ 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.

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 on the remote.

Internal clock shows incorrect time or date

•Power interruption.

•Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

•Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

•Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

VCR makes noise when stopped

•VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Index ConnectionsAppendix Reference First Things First First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections WHAT’S LEFT?Connect Your VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Turn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TVSET UP the VCR Setting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP Features On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage VCR Channels ListDetect Automatically To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Set Daylight-Saving Time To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Time and DateTime/Date Display Set the Time and DateSpring forward Fall backward VCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Energysaver VCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started Remote Buttons Automatic Tracking Playing a TapePause Recording Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind Tape EjectSeveral Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Information Timer RecordingUsing VCR Plus+ Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingTwo VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesPage Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Commercial Scan Search Button Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionTo Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search Locking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureGO-TO Search Time Counter TrackingON-SCREEN Displays Connections 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 DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Appendix Reference Front Panel Back Panel Indicator PanelTroubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playCannot select channels over Timer indicator flashesWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Tape plays back in slow motionCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix Reference RF OUT IndexIndex Tocom 15313740 Rev North Meridian Street Indianapolis,