RCA T13017WH manual Clock shows incorrect time or date, TV/VCR makes noise when stopped

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References

Trouble Checks

		Trouble	Here's what to try:

		Clock shows incorrect time or date	• Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.
			• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
			• Time zone or daylight savings time information incorrect. See page 4.

		TV/VCR makes noise when stopped	• TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder
			inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the
			VCR in the stop mode.

		Will not auto channel search active	• Check antenna or cable connections.
		channels correctly

		Cannot see closed captions on screen	• Closed caption function must be set to on. See page 9.
			• Station may not be broadcasting closed captions.

		Box appears on screen	• A text feature has been selected. See page 9

		TIMER indicator flashing on front of TV/VCR	• Power interruption. Check clock. See page 4.
			• Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with
			no safety tab inserted. See page 16.

		Tape plays over and over	• Auto repeat play turned on. See page 14.

		Tape starts playing automatically	• Auto play feature turned on. See page 14.

		TV/VCR turns off automatically	• Sleep timer turned on. Press POWER to turn TV/VCR back on.

		TV/VCR turns on automatically	• Wake up timer (alarm) turned on. See page 10.

		Rainbow effect appears on TV/VCR picture	• TV/VCR swiveled while it was operating. Unplug the TV/VCR, swivel it
			into place, wait one hour, and then plug it back in.

		Cannot record one program while watching	• TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program can be watched and
		a different program	recorded at the same time.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Insert batteries in remote Check accessories with TV/VCR combinationStartup Attach swivel base to TV/VCR Optional Attach hook for remoteConnect antenna or cable-TV system Swivel the TV/VCR into positionSet the clock manually Set the clock and auto channel search automaticallySelect the language. Escoge una lengua Select a channel and adjust the volumeAdd or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory FF Fast forward ButtonsChan Channel Up or Down Numbers 0 through VOL Volume orPrev CH Previous channel REC RecordOn-Screen Displays Using the TV/VCR FeaturesAdjust the Video To View Closed Captions Closed CaptionsTo Cancel the Wake-Up Timer Sleep TimerWake-Up Timer To Play a Tape Operating InstructionsPause Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Automatic TrackingTime Counter Auto Repeat Feature Auto Play FeatureTypes of Recordings Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsOperating Instructions Recording While You’re Away Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress DisplayOperating Instructions Refer to hookup on Copying and Editing TapesLocation of Controls Front Panel Location of Controls Back Panel VHF/UHF Antenna ConnectorChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Supplied Antenna VHF/UHF connector on the backAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Connect the antenna adapter toConnect a Cable System With a Cable Box Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box OperationCable Box Required to Unscramble all Channels Cable Box Required to Unscramble Only Premium ChannelsCamcorder for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesVCR for Copying Tapes Specifications Cleaning the TV/VCRTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTimer indicator flashing on front of TV/VCR TV/VCR makes noise when stoppedClock shows incorrect time or date Will not auto channel search activeLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channels Menu IndexMeridian Street Indianapolis,