RCA PSVR65 user manual Trouble Shooting Guide

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Reference

Trouble Shooting Guide

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 ProScan VCR Servicenter.

 

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power

■ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

 

■ Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock shows incorrect time or date

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

 

 

 

■ Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on

 

 

 

remote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

■ Press VCR1 (VCR2¥DVD) to set remote to control the VCR. See

 

 

 

page 21.

 

 

 

■ VCR2¥DVD button may be set to control a DVD. See page 21 to

 

 

 

change back to VCR2.

 

 

 

■ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

■ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several

 

 

 

seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.

 

 

 

Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.

 

 

 

■ Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote no longer controls a ProScan TV

■ Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV.

 

 

 

See page 22.

 

 

 

■ Reprogram remote for ProScan or RCA TV. See page 22.

 

 

 

■ Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.

 

 

 

■ Change batteries.

 

 

 

■ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several

 

 

 

seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.

 

 

 

Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV,

■ Press TV, AUX, VCR2¥DVD or SAT¥CABLE to set remote to control a

 

cable box, satellite receiver, or auxiliary

compatible component. See pages 21-24.

 

component

■ Aim remote at component with no objects between them.

 

 

 

■ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

 

 

 

■ Reprogram VCR2¥DVD button to operate compatible satellite

 

 

 

receiver. See page 23.

 

 

 

■ Change batteries.

 

 

 

■ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several

 

 

 

seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.

 

 

 

Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.

 

 

 

 

 

VCR only responds to VCR2¥DVD button on

■ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 21.

 

remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a

■ Press TV¥VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 17.

 

basic hookup

■ Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 17.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape

 

 

 

farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model PSVR65 Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup How to Hook Up Two VCRs for Copying TapesHooking Up the VCR Optional HookupsAdvanced Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic Hookup Connect as shownCable System with Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position Cable BoxCable System with Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Digital Satellite Receiver Position the ReceiverAdvanced Hookup with Basic Receiver Advanced Hookup with Deluxe ReceiverModify with this connection Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesSet the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 orAttach Power Cord to Back of VCR Setting Up the VCRCheck Accessories With VCR StartupInsert Batteries In Remote Use the On-Screen Menu System Turn On the TVTurn On the VCR Set Up a Digital Satellite Receiver and/or Cable BoxSatellite receiver not used Press 2. Setup is not required Press VCR1 on the remoteRemote Controlled Cable Box Cancel digital satellite receiver setupSet up the VCR to control a cable box Digital satellite receiver did not turn onFollow the directions on the screen as previously described VCR Main MenuChannels If the SET Time Zone screen appears, select a time zone Set Up Clock and Auto Channel SearchWhen the auto channel search Setup screen appears If the SET Daylight Savings screen appearsSet Up VCR Plus+ Channels Use Setup Menu to Auto Clock SetUse Setup Menu to Auto Channel Search If the Auto Clock SET was unsuccessfulSelect a Language/Choisissez une Langue Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2DVD ButtonAdd or Remove Channels From the VCR’s Memory You can select the language for the displays on the VCRSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR FeatureUse Tvvcr Button Channel number changes in the display panelComponent Buttons Using the Remote ControlLight Button AUX AuxiliaryVCR Function Buttons Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons PWR PowerTV Function Buttons VOL Up and DownControlling the VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the Remote Control Controlling a Laserdisc Player or DVD ComponentControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver Program the Remote for a Cable BoxOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling an Auxiliary Component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Playing a Tape To Play a TapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Picture SearchFrame Advance Manual TrackingDisplay Button Program InformationTime Counter Auto Repeat FeatureEjecting the tape will also cancel auto repeat VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tapeTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureAudio Press Clear to correct an entry Index SearchGo-To Search Press Stop to stop index searchingBlank Search Press Stop to stop blank searchingBlank Search Commericalaadvance Marking Commercialaadvance FeaturePress Stop to cancel commercial marking To Stop Commercialaadvance MarkingTo Play Back a Recording Made Using To Select a Background for PlaybackBasic Recording When recording is finished, press VCR1 VCR2¥DVD and StopRecording a Program To Make a RecordingRecording Speeds Recording FeaturesProgram Express Recording VCR’s Display Panel Recording PauseExpress Recording XPR Stopping a Recording in ProgressRecord Length 000 CH Press MENU¥PROG when you are finished Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingVCR Plus + Channel Number VCR Plus+ Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name Channel Number You Receive This Station OnPress MENU¥PROG to enter the program Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingVCR Plus+ Recording Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of programTimer Recordings Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Using On-Screen Menus CableStopping a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording in Progress Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Use Speed on the remote to select a recording speed Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Select the channel or line input to be recordedRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyTo Play Back Audio Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating InstructionsUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Reference ControlsFront Panel Back Panel Display PanelSAP Indicator Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator Status IndicatorsFormat SpecificationsCleaning the VCR Channels capabilityTrouble Shooting Guide Cassette with safety tab removed does not VCR Plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playStereo or SAP sound not recorded COMMERCIALAADVANCEª feature doesCOMMERCIALAADVANCEª feature No stereo sound during playbackQuestions and Answers About Commercialaadvance Limited Warranty Index Proscan
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