RCA PSVR65 Will not record or play, Streaks in picture during normal playback, Channels correctly

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Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

 

 

Check TVÕs 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, frame advance, slow-

 

 

 

 

motion, or stop-action playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record or play

No cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

 

Eject and re-insert cassette.

 

 

 

 

Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-

 

 

 

 

motion, or stop-action playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

 

Make sure the line indicator (L1 or L2) is turned off in VCRÕs display

 

 

 

 

panel for normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn

 

 

 

 

off the line indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR is paused during playback

VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made

Wrong PlusCode number entered.

 

 

 

or wrong program recorded

Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was

 

 

 

 

to begin. VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver, or

 

 

 

 

component is positioned incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

 

 

 

 

Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.

 

 

 

 

Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.

 

 

 

 

Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

 

 

 

VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

 

 

 

 

No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 search active

Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

channels correctly

Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select channels over 69

Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:

 

 

 

 

CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cassette with safety tab removed does not

Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 26.

 

 

 

start to play automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model PSVR65 Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to Hook Up Two VCRs for Copying TapesHooking Up the VCR Choosing a HookupConnect as shown Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic Hookup Advanced HookupPosition Cable Box Cable System with Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System with Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Position the Receiver Digital Satellite ReceiverAdvanced Hookup with Deluxe Receiver Advanced Hookup with Basic ReceiverVCR to either channel 3 or Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesSet the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback Modify with this connectionStartup Setting Up the VCRCheck Accessories With VCR Attach Power Cord to Back of VCRTurn On the TV Insert Batteries In Remote Use the On-Screen Menu SystemPress VCR1 on the remote Set Up a Digital Satellite Receiver and/or Cable BoxSatellite receiver not used Press 2. Setup is not required Turn On the VCRDigital satellite receiver did not turn on Cancel digital satellite receiver setupSet up the VCR to control a cable box Remote Controlled Cable BoxVCR Main Menu Follow the directions on the screen as previously describedChannels If the SET Daylight Savings screen appears Set Up Clock and Auto Channel SearchWhen the auto channel search Setup screen appears If the SET Time Zone screen appears, select a time zoneIf the Auto Clock SET was unsuccessful Use Setup Menu to Auto Clock SetUse Setup Menu to Auto Channel Search Set Up VCR Plus+ ChannelsYou can select the language for the displays on the VCR Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2DVD ButtonAdd or Remove Channels From the VCR’s Memory Select a Language/Choisissez une LangueChannel number changes in the display panel Set Auto TV/VCR FeatureUse Tvvcr Button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsAUX Auxiliary Using the Remote ControlLight Button Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons VOL Up and Down PWR PowerTV Function Buttons Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsControlling a Laserdisc Player or DVD Component Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the Remote Control Controlling the VCRProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote for a Cable Box Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component To Play a Tape Playing a TapeSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Picture SearchFrame Advance Automatic TrackingProgram Information Display ButtonVCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape Auto Repeat FeatureEjecting the tape will also cancel auto repeat Time CounterPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAudio Press Stop to stop index searching Index SearchGo-To Search Press Clear to correct an entryPress Stop to stop blank searching Blank SearchBlank Search To Stop Commercialaadvance Marking Commercialaadvance FeaturePress Stop to cancel commercial marking Commericalaadvance MarkingTo Select a Background for Playback To Play Back a Recording Made UsingTo Make a Recording When recording is finished, press VCR1 VCR2¥DVD and StopRecording a Program Basic RecordingRecording Pause Recording FeaturesProgram Express Recording VCR’s Display Panel Recording SpeedsStopping a Recording in Progress Express Recording XPRRecord Length 000 CH Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Press MENU¥PROG when you are finishedChannel Number You Receive This Station On VCR Plus+ Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus + Channel NumberPress 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingVCR Plus+ Recording Press MENU¥PROG to enter the programCable Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Using On-Screen Menus Timer RecordingsStopping a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording in Progress Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Select the channel or line input to be recorded Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Use Speed on the remote to select a recording speedTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyTo Play Back Audio Operating Instructions Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Controls ReferenceFront Panel Display Panel Back PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator SAP IndicatorChannels capability SpecificationsCleaning the VCR FormatTrouble Shooting Guide Will not record or play VCR Plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does notNo stereo sound during playback COMMERCIALAADVANCEª feature doesCOMMERCIALAADVANCEª feature Stereo or SAP sound not recordedQuestions and Answers About Commercialaadvance Limited Warranty Index Proscan

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