RCA VR609HF 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 to reset it. Reinstall the batteries

 

 

 

and try remote again.

 

 

 

• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

• Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

• Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 11.

 

 

 

• Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 11.

 

 

 

• 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture when VCR turned on – using a basic

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 10.

 

 

hookup

• Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 CH3 CH4 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, frame advance, slow-motion,

 

 

 

or stop-action playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (–) 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

• No cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

 

 

 

• Broken tape — try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced 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 Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup AA BatteriesTurn on the VCR Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langue Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Program the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV VCR Function Buttons Remote ControlComponent Buttons Chan Up or DownREW Rewind VOL Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPOperating Instructions To Play a TapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Zero SearchRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsRecording While You’re Away Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyOperating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onFront Panel Location of ControlsChannel or Tracking Up or Down Video and Audio L and R in Jacks CH3 CH4 SwitchBack Panel Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksSLP REC Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature
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