RCA VR616HF manual Streaks in picture during normal playback, Will not record or play

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•Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.

•Try another tape.

•Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

•Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

•Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

•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 (–) 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

•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.

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.

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 VCR PlusCode is entered.

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

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

•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+ channel setup was completed correctly.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Connections Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Appendix a ReferenceWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Susan Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstConnect Your VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuSetting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRAdditional SET-UP Features On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage VCR Channels List To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search To Change the Signal TypeDetect Automatically Set Daylight-Saving Time Time and DateTo Add or Remove Channels Selecting ChannelsTime/Date Display Spring forward Fall backwardVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote Control Option Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR VCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Basics TV Function Buttons TV ButtonsTape Eject Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind PauseTape Speeds Check the Safety TABRecording 120 2Hr 3Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40Min 20 MinSeveral Recording Features RecordingRecording Features Express RecordingTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationUsing VCR Plus+ Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Audio Connection Recording Audio onlyPlaying Back Audio Only Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionUsing Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Programmingremote ProgrammingtheremoteControl Your Other Components Operate the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control VCR on-screen displays to seeTVCodes Brand JVCSatellite Receiver Codes Operate the Cable BOX or Satellite ReceiverCable Box Codes Auxiliary Component Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN Auxiliary ComponentOperating the Auxiliary Component Operate the Component RCA, ProScan, and GE CodesOther Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Variable Speed Picture Search Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Insert TapeCommercial Scan Search Button Frame AdvanceSlow Motion To Search Index SearchGO-TO Search Tracking Time CounterAudio SET-UP Features ON-SCREEN DisplaysReception Tape PlaybackPage Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF 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 the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection Using This Connection TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks CABLE, Cable BOX, or Antenna VCRAll scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR To record a satellite receiver program TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverTo record one off-air or cable program and watch another TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Appendix a Reference Front Panel Display Panel Slow + and Slow Slow motionBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Rewind does not operateWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly VCR makes noise when stoppedClock shows incorrect time or date Tape plays back in slow motionSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Indexappendix a Reference Index North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1522622A