RCA VR348 manual Trouble Checks, Trouble Heres what to try

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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 to reset it. Reinstall the batteries

 

 

 

and try remote again.

 

 

 

¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

¥ Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basic

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 10.

 

 

hookup

¥ Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

 

¥ Check TVÕs 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 or stop-action playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (Ð) will appear 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 re-insert cassette.

 

 

 

¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No RemotePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button VCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Auto Play FeatureOperating Instructions Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop ActionPicture Search Automatic TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchZero Search Using the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station NameVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onLocation of Controls Front PanelChannel or Tracking Up or Down FWD Fast ForwardBack Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR Plus+ or timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Auto Channel Search Feature Index
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