RCA VR613HF 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 and reset it. Re-install the

 

 

 

 

batteries and try remote again.

 

 

 

 

• Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. See page 12.

 

 

 

 

• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

 

• Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote no longer controls an RCA TV

• Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.

 

 

 

 

• Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

• Press TV, or CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component.

 

 

 

 

See pages 14-15.

 

 

 

 

• Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.

 

 

 

 

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

 

 

 

 

• Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

 

 

• Check TV’s 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, stop action, frame advance,

 

 

 

 

and slow-motion playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press TRACKING to move streaks for the best picture.

 

 

 

 

• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (–) appears 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 reinsert cassette.

 

 

 

 

• Broken tape — try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the

 

 

 

 

VCR during recording or playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

• Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

 

• Make sure the line indicator (L) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for

 

 

 

 

normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn

 

 

 

 

the line input off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

• RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to

 

 

 

 

record broadcast stereo. See page 26.

 

 

 

 

• RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record

 

 

 

 

SAP. See page 26.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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? How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?Choosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced 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 Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet Auto TV/VCR feature Select the language/seleccione el idiomaUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsSet the display panel brightness Set the time and dateSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box Receiver Function ButtonsControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Controlling a Cable Box Program the remoteOperate the Cable Box Operating Instructions To play a tapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeatureAuto Repeat Feature Disp Display Button Time CounterPicture Search Slow MotionFast Forward Search Rewind SearchPause for Stop Action Frame Advance SLOWF. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingCommercial Scan Search Button To index searchZero Search Blank SearchTape Playback HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback SoundTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording Speeds Recording PauseExpress Recording Operating InstructionsStopping a Recording in Progress Display on TV ScreenStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To record stereo broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio Only Refer to hookup onRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteFrom ANT. Antenna Connector Location of ControlsFront Panel Back PanelDisplay Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made Time did not adjust for daylight savingsVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index ADD/REMOVE Channel MenuNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,

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