RCA VR602HF manual Trouble Checks, Heres what to try, No power, VCR does not respond to remote

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Trouble Checks

References

Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power

• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

• Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

 

 

drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the

 

 

batteries and try remote again.

 

 

• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

• Change batteries.

 

 

• Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 (VCR2) feature. See page 26.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

 

 

• Switch TV to an active channel.

 

 

• Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

• Check TV’s fine tuning.

 

 

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

 

 

• Set TV monitor to video input channel.

 

 

• 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 the TRACKING button on the remote or the VCR to move streaks for

 

 

the best picture.

 

 

• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working

• 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 (–) appears 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

• No cassette in VCR.

 

 

• Eject and reinsert cassette.

 

 

• Broken tape — try another cassette.

 

 

• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

• Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

• Make sure the line indicator (VIDEO) does not appear on the TV screen for

 

 

normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn

 

 

the line input off.

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

• RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to

 

 

record broadcast stereo. See page 22.

 

 

• RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record

 

 

SAP. See page 22.

 

 

• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VR602HF USER’S GUIDEVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Important Information IntroductionCautions Product RegistrationTable of Contents Setting Up the VCRUsing the Remote Control Important Information1. How do you receive your TV signals? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesHow to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Choosing a Hookup1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable BoxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etcBack of TV Cable BoxConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 5. Continue to page 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 4. Continue to pageConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver 3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TVRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Back of Amplifier/ReceiverSetting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCRStartup 2. Insert batteries in remote 3. Turn on the TV5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory 6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups 8. Set AUTO TV/VCR feature7. Use TVVCR button 9. Set the time and date 10. Select the language/sélectionner la langueUsing the Remote Control VCR Function ButtonsCHAN Channel Up or Down CLEARPOWER Numbers 0 throughPAUSE PLAYTo play a tape Operating InstructionsPlaying a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY FeaturePicture Search Fast Forward SearchDISPLAY Button Time CounterSlow Motion Zero SearchCommercial Scan SEARCH Button Pause for Stop Action Frame Advance F. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingPLAYBACK HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback SoundTypes of Recordings Basic Recording - Operating InstructionsRecording a Program Recording SpeedsExpress Recording Operating InstructionsStopping a Recording in Progress Recording Display on TV ScreenLINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo record stereo broadcast TV or SAP Recording Audio Only To Record Audio Only Refer to hookup on pageStopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording 2. Press 2 for REVIEW PROGRAMS Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Specifications Cleaning the VCRVideo Signal System Power RequirementLocation of Controls Front PanelTape Compartment CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down3CH.4 Switch IN FROM ANT. Antenna ConnectorOUT TO TV Connector Hi-Fi IndicatorNo power Trouble ChecksTrouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty What your warranty coversHow you get service What your warranty does not coverIndex POWER ButtonREMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu LANGUAGE LANGUE Menuor Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the USA For your nearest Home Entertainment DealerCanadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English French VQTS3190 A
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