RCA VR355/VR545 manual Recording Problems, VCR will not record

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Recording Problems

The VCR will not record

•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).

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

A timer recording didn’t record or the wrong program recorded

•Make sure any connected cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when the recording time began.

•Make sure the program information was entered correctly (i.e. channel number and start/stop times).

•A power interruption may have occurred. Reset the time and date and try again.

•Time (including AM or PM) and date information may be incorrect.

•Make sure the timer program did not exceed the tape’s length and that the tape was cued correctly.

•Make sure the VCR was turned off when recording started.

•Make sure there was a tape in the VCR and that its safety tab was in place.

•The VCR ejects a tape when its end is reached during a timer recording.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationIntroduction Key Features OverviewSqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback Pro-Tect Plus LockingTable of Contents Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features Chapter Overview Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Title Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection Components ConnectionConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable feed to your cable box Turn on the TV and VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Plug in the VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide Recording VCR BasicsThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Language Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Cable Box SetupAuto Channel Searching VCR Channels ListAdding or Removing Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSetting Time and Date Manually Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu Auto Play To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Tape SpeedAuto Repeat Set 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 To Activate XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features Express Recording XPRReviewing and Clearing Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording ProgramsPicture Search Options Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsForward and Reverse Search To Activate Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance Index SearchZero Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter TrackingOn-Screen Displays Other Information General Problems TroubleshootingOther Information Incorrect time or date is shown Playback ProblemsTapes play back in slow motion VCR will not record Recording ProblemsFront Panel Function Displays Display PanelBack Panel Specifications VR545 Specifications VR355Cleaning the VCR Common Video Line Input scenarios How to Find Your TV’s Video Input ChannelConnect the satellite receiver to Advanced ConnectionFor how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyGlossary Index Index This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Thomson multimedia Inc