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Streaks appear in the picture during normal playback

•Press one of the remote control’s TRACKING buttons to adjust for the best picture.

•Make sure the tape used is in good condition and not worn out.

Tapes play back in slow motion

•Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback mode.

A tape with its safety tab removed doesn’t start to play automatically

•Make sure the Auto Play feature is set to ON in the PREFERENCES menu.

The time counter is not working or it is not working in search modes

•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 sign (–) appears in front of the displayed time if you rewind a tape back further than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

The VCR will not play

•Make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

•Try ejecting, then reinserting the tape.

•Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken.

•Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode. Press the remote control’s PAUSE or PLAY button to return to normal playback.

•Make sure the Pro-Tect Plus feature is not activated (press and hold the STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until SAFE disappears from the front panel display to deactivate this feature).

•If unable to record, make sure the safety tab on the tape is in place.

The time counter disappears during picture search

•This is normal.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview IntroductionPro-Tect Plus Locking Sqpb S-VHS Quasi PlaybackTable of Contents Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleConnect the VCR to the TV Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCRConnect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCRConnect the cable feed to your cable box Plug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Cable Box Setup Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageVCR Channels List Auto Channel SearchingChanging the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsAuto Clock Set Feature Time and DateAdditional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayTape Speed EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatThis Page Left Blank Intentionally Using Remote Control Using the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlButtons of the Remote Control Using the Input Button Operating a Television with the VCR’s Remote Control Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsCopying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance To Activate Index SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Zero SearchTracking Time CounterOn-Screen Displays Other Information Troubleshooting General ProblemsOther Information Playback Problems Incorrect time or date is shownTapes play back in slow motion Recording Problems VCR will not recordFront Panel Display Panel Function DisplaysBack Panel Specifications VR355 Specifications VR545Cleaning the VCR How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver toRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseGlossary Index Index This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Thomson multimedia Inc