RCA VR643HF VCR makes noise when stopped, Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

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APPENDIX A: REFERENCE

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 channels correctly

•Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

•Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

•If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

Tape plays back in slow motion

•Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

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

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

•Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

No stereo sound during playback

•Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

•Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

•Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.

•Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature

•Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.

•Home Recording was selected as the Tape Type in the menu. Eject and reinsert the tape.

VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.

•Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when:

•The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON.

•A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

•A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

•Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

•A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

•Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials.

•A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.

•Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Programming the Remote Other FeaturesConnections Appendix a ReferenceHI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstRemote control RF coaxial cable Install Batteries Remote ControlUnpack the BOX Connect Your VCRPlug in the VCR Access the MenusTune the TV Turn on the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF SET UP the VCRPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu Press 5 to display the Preferences menuSetting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRSET-UP Features Cable BOX Setup Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage On-Screen MenusPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box SetupTo Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuTo Add or Remove Channels To Change the Signal TypeDetect Automatically Selecting ChannelsTime and Date Auto Clock SET FeatureSet the Time Zone Auto Clock InfoSpring forward Fall backward Set Daylight Saving TimeTime/Date Display Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu SET the Time and Date ManuallyTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsVCR Plus+ Channel List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screenVCR PLUS++ Worksheet Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Setting UP the VCR VCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Function Buttons Automatic Rewind Playing a TapePause Automatic TrackingPress Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape Check the Safety TABTape Eject RecordingPage Several Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Press 1 to Create a New ProgramSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded VCR Plus+ RecordingPress Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode 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 Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesProgrammingremote Programming the RemoteControl Your Television TV Codes Using the Remote with a TVOperate the TV Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Commercial Advance Movie AdvanceTape Commercial AdvanceTimer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Now,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance featuresCommercial Advance Marking Press 5 to display the Commercial Advance men uMarking an Unmarked Tape Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display Advance helps y ou locate certain parts MoviePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedInsert Tape Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame Advance Slow MotionIndex Search To SearchGO-TO Search Time CounterON-SCREEN Displays TrackingPress 6 to display the Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionProtect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections ConnectionsJacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFFCoaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Coaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverInsert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then Play To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherCoaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite ReceiverAppendix a Reference Front Panel VCR Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Streaks in picture during normal playback Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeWill not record or play Will not recordCannot access Movie Advance feature VCR makes noise when stoppedCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctlyAre commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsAppeind Ndix a Reference Limited WarrantyIndex Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,