RCA VR348 Streaks in picture during normal playback, Will not record, Rewind does not operate

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References

Trouble Checks

 

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search or stop-action playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.

 

 

 

 

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ Make sure the line indicator (VID1) is turned off in VCRÕs display panel for

 

 

 

 

normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line

 

 

 

 

indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

¥ Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made

¥ Wrong PlusCode number entered.

 

 

 

or wrong program recorded

¥ Cable box was not turned on or was tuned to the wrong channel at time

 

 

 

 

recording was to begin.

 

 

 

 

¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

 

 

 

 

¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.

 

 

 

 

¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

 

 

 

¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

 

 

 

 

¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock shows incorrect time or date

¥ Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show --:--.

 

 

 

 

¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

 

 

 

 

¥ Time counter display appears in VCRÕs display panel. Press DISPLAY on

 

 

 

 

remote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not auto channel search active

¥ Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

channels correctly

¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select channels over 69

¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:

 

 

 

 

CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to

¥ Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 12.

 

 

 

play automatically

 

 

 

 

 

Displays appear in wrong language

¥ Language feature set incorrectly. Details are on page 9.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option a hookupOption B hookup Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No RemoteTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Set Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups VCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsAuto Play Feature Operating InstructionsTo Play a Tape Pause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Automatic TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonZero Search Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsExpress Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputRecording While You’re Away Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsChannel or Tracking Up or Down FWD Fast ForwardBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR Plus+ or timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index Auto Channel Search Feature
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