RCA VR704HF manual Will not Record or Play

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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 PlusCode programming number is entered.

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

VCR cannot turn on or control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or satellite receiver control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver.

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

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.

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. Clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving.

Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time

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

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Contents VR704HF Safety Information Care and CleaningTable of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR What REMAINS?Connect Your VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Plug in the VCRTurn on the VCR Initial SetupTune the TV VCR Viewing ChannelAccess the Menus Press 8 to display the Language menuSetting UP the VCR Setup FeaturesIs Something Missing? Using the Menus to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Select 8 to chose the Language menuSatellite Viewing Channels Setup for a Digital Satellite ReceiverPress 6 to select the SAT Setup menu Press 4 to display Channels menuCable BOX Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Video Input ChannelVCR Channels List Cable Box CodesDetect Automatically To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Press 4 to display the Channels menuAdding or Removing Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Selecting ChannelsPress 3 to display the Time menu Auto Clock SET FeatureAuto Clock Info Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Setting Time and Date ManuallySpring forward Fall back Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuProgramming System Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels ManuallyMain MENU, press 4 to display the Channels menu Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system Setup screenVCR Plus+ Programming System Channel List Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists screenHBO Espn Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Additional SET UP Features in the Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Tape Speed EnergysaverFront Panel VCR Display Tape SpeedsSET Auto Repeat Auto RepeatVCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedRemote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons PauseTV Buttons TV Function ButtonsAutomatic Tracking Tape Eject Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Check the Safety TAB RecordingRecording Several Recording OptionsExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Select 1 to create a New ProgramPress 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ system menu Programming SystemPress Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded VCR Plus+ RecordingPress Menu after entering the number Reviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenAudio Connection Recording Audio onlyPlaying Back Audio only Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionUsing Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Program the Remote Controlling Your Other ComponentsTesting the Remote About Programming the RemoteUsing Direct Entry Operating ComponentsAuxiliary Component Codes Programming the Remote to Control Auxiliary ComponentsOperating the Auxiliary Component Cable Box Page Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationCommercial Advance Commercials from the tapeSelect OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Commercial Advance MarkingPress 8 to display the Commercial Advance menu Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMovie Advance Movie AdvanceWhen the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NoteSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search GO-TO SearchTime Counter PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTracking Locking Your VCRAudio SET-UP Features ON-SCREEN DisplaysReception Tape PlaybackPage Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from OverheatingRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-TYPE Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Cables RCA-TYPEAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections DON’T Forget about Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Insert a tape If necessary, press PlayTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 3 audio/video cablesTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cablesAppendix Reference Front Panel Diagram Display Panel Diagram SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Diagram Troubleshooting Tips No PowerWill not Record or Play Tape Plays Back in Slow Motion Index and GO-TO Search Features do not Operate Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance Are Commercials Still Recorded if I Want to Watch THEM?Specifications Cleaning the VCRHOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel Video Input Channel VariationsLimited Warranty For HOW Long After Your PurchaseIndex IndexIndex Index VCR Main Menu Index Page Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,