RCA TV/VCR manual Other Information, Troubleshooting

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.

General TV/VCR Problems

TV/VCR won’t turn on

•Make sure you press the TV or VCR buttonon the remote control before you press the ON•OFF button.

•Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR. If the TV turns on, go to page 42 for remote control solutions.

•Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in.

•Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.

Controls don’t work

•If you’re using the remote control for TV functions (such as changing channels), press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

•Unplug the TV/VCR for 10 minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

•PROGRAM EVENT indicator lit on the front panel of the TV/VCR. Timer recording set. Press TIMER on the remote to turn off the indicator. Remember to press TIMER to reset the timer recording when you are finished.

TV/VCR turns off unexpectedly

•Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 35 for instructions.

•TV/VCR turned on with on timer. Automatically turns off after two hours if no other control is used.

•Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV/VCR on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV/VCR turns on unexpectedly

•On timer (alarm) may have been activated. Go to page 35 for instructions.

Blank screen

•Try another channel.

•Check video adjustments. Go to page 36 for info about the VIDEO ADJUST menu.

•Make sure the line input isn’t selected. Repeatedly press INPUT on the remote to switch between audio/video input jacks and the tuner.

•Make sure blank portion of tape is not playing.

No sound, picture okay

•Press the VOL UP button to increase the sound.

•Maybe sound is muted. Press the MUTE button to restore sound.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

•The channel might be empty — change channels.

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Contents TV/VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationChip Parental Controls Key Features OverviewIntroduction Component Input JacksThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Features Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemAdditional Information Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectConnection Choose Your ConnectionComponents TitleConnection TV/VCR Only Go ToConnect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Connect your DVD Player to your TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + DVD PlayerConnect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCR Optimum Connection illustrated aboveConnection TV/VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCRConnect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV/VCR Turn on the TV/VCRInitial Setup Select a LanguageAutomatically Searching for Channels Setting the Clock Add or Erase ChannelsTo set the clock Basic Recording VCR BasicsPlaying a Tape Automatic RewindRemote Control Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlRemote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It How to Order a New Remote ControlUsing Direct Entry Code List VCRUsing the TV/VCR’s Features How V-Chip Works Using the TV/VCR’s FeaturesParental Controls and V-Chip New Rating SystemsTV-MA TV-14TV Guidelines AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based Ratings NC-17PG-13 Download New Rating System Turning V-Chip Block On and OffRecording Speeds Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Recording PauseCheck, Change, or Delete Timer Recordings Copying and Editing Tapes One-Touch RecordingSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsFrame Advance To Select a Specific Index Number for Index PlaybackTracking Time CounterAudio Features ReceptionTape Playback Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Accessing Menus Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System Exiting from a menuTo set the on Timer or Sleep Timer Automatic Clock SetBass Setting Closed-Caption Modes To set the Closed Caption ModeFunction Energy Save OFF Blue Screen Repeat Play Other Information Troubleshooting Other InformationVCR Playback Problems VCR Recording Problems Remote control sensor Front PanelCare and Cleaning Back PanelRCA TruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited Warranty Input Channel Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to this warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesAccessories On nextVideo Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA To OrderIndex IndexVCR This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,

TV/VCR specifications

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