RCA VCR VR708HF manual Other Information, Troubleshooting Tips, General VCR Problems

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Other Information

Troubleshooting Tips

In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions.

General VCR Problems

No power

•Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

•Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to the remote control

•Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and the remote control.

•The remote control’s batteries may need changing.

•You are not in VCR-controlling mode. Press the remote control’s VCR button to control it.

There’s poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

•Make sure the VCR indicator is off.

•Make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

•Make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Rewind does not operate

•Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

The clock shows an incorrect time or date

•There may have been a power interruption. Reset the VCR’s time and date.

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

•Check the Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for Daylight-Saving Time.

•Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time.

•Check to make sure the Daylight-Saving Time feature is set correctly.

The VCR makes noise when stopped

•The VCR is removing the tape from the playheads. 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.

Cannot select channels over 69

•Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel display

•The clock is not set.

•Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set ad the power is turned off.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

•Check the LANGUAGE feature for the preferred on-screen language.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Universal Back-Lit Remote ControlIntroduction VCR Plus+ Gold SystemFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Express Recording XPRPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection TitleConnect the VCR to the TV Need Some Help?Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Controlling the Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Controlling the Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Connect the cable feed to your cable boxSet the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch Put Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up FeaturesSetup for a Digital Satellite Receiver LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes VCR Channels List Changing the Signal TypeAuto Channel Searching Auto Clock Set Feature To Complete the Interactive SetupAdding or Removing Channels Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Access Auto Play To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto Play Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTape Speeds To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote ControlComponent Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsOperating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote Control?Programming the Remote Control Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording Stopping a Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVPicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceGo-To Search Index SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackTo Override Automatic Skipping To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whileTracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter On-Screen Displays Audio Set-Up Features Tape PlaybackReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information General VCR Problems Troubleshooting TipsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc