RCA VG4038/ VG4039 warranty Trouble Checks, Trouble Here’s What To try

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

 

 

Here’s

what

to try:

 

Timer recording not made

1

l

Cable box was not turned

on at time recording

was to begin.

or wrong program recorded

1

l

Program entered incorrectly (wrong

channel or times).

 

j

l

Power interruption.

Reset clock. Seepuge9.

 

 

1

l

Check-to seeif time

and date are correct - including AM/PM.

 

f l Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

 

i

l

VCR was not turned

off at the time

recording

was to start.

 

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l

No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken

off.

 

l

VCR ejects cassette when

the end of the tape is reached during a timer

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

 

 

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^_,”X,_^“~_-..1_1^I”I^Ix”x-I^“-I.-~-“--ll,,x-^I^,;.xI.

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Incorrect

time or date

 

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l

Clock was not set accurately

(check AM/PM

and date). Seepage 9.

 

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VCR makes noise when stopped

1

l

VCR is removing tape from

heads. This is normal.

The head cylinder inside

 

 

 

i

 

the VCR will

continue

to rotate for a few minutes

after you put the VCR in

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I

 

the stop mode.

 

 

 

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Will not AutoProgram active

1

 

Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

i

l

 

feature. Seepuge8.

 

channels

correctly

 

1

l

Check’Tuning

Mode:

CABLE/ANTENNA

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Tape plays back in slow motion

- , - - , ~ “ - - - ”

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-- 1 -. -__

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Cannot select channels over 69

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Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

No status displays appear on the TV screen when

you change channels,

etc.

--P

--me

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lPress PLAY to return to normal playback.

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h

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x , ~ “ ^ , “ , , ”x , x I , .;_ _,_

 

a e c annels over 69 can only be selected if Tuning Mode:

 

 

i

CABLE/ANTENNA

feature

is set to CABLE.

_

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,”,--,- “x--11

p

,“,,”-,- _-___ “,”,^xIIIIx j,~~~“”,,--

_-.,,j,,,,,-,

,,__,,~,“~--I-- _l_

i l Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on puge14.

 

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-

4 l Display

off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY.

See page15.

 

 

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Contents Page VG4039 Important InformationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Basic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAdvanced hookup Connect as shownCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxSuch as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, eta Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsConnect as shown Cable Box CablexII,~,IIII.xII Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Tbo VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Tlurn on the TV IUrn on the VCRPlace dhannels in the VCR’s memory Check the connections Press 4 to select Channel SetupAdd or remove channels from the VCR% memory PressVCR1 to set remote to control VCRSet the time and date Use TVeVCR buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCRButtonis Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlControlling a TV Operate the TVOperating Instructions To play a tapePress PLAY, if necessary Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Index SearchInsert the prerecorded tape and press Stop Time Search Go-To SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Basic Recording Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsRecording Features Recording SpeedsRecording Pause One Touch Recording OTR Operating InstructionsMinutes up to 4 hours Recording While You’re Away Press MENU*PROG on the remote to displayPress Clear to erase a number Channel Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. Lisf Canadian ListRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings Recording While You’re Away TimerTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input RecordingUsing ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit’Operating InStructions Refer t0 hookup 0n Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display Panel for VG4039 Display Panel for VG4038Double Checks TroubleHere’s what to try Trouble Here’s What To try Trouble ChecksLimited Warranty Add Remove Channels Index20258570 Printedin Singapore