RCA VGM300 manual Time counter not working, Will not record or play, Rewind does not operate

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References

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.

 

 

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

¥ Make sure the line indicators (L1 and L2) are turned off in VCRÕs display

 

 

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

 

 

the line indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

Rewind does not operate

¥ Tape already rewound.

 

 

 

 

 

Timer recording not made

¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

 

or wrong program recorded

¥ 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.

 

 

¥ Cable box not turned on at time recording was to begin.

 

 

 

 

 

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 9.

 

 

 

 

 

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 9.

 

 

 

 

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Ntsc Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Frame AdvancePicture Search Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search When you are finished, press StopCommercial Scan Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsAntenna OUT Connector Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or playFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex
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