RCA T19067, T13066 manual No sound, Will not record or play, Cannot insert or eject tape

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No sound

•Press VOL ^ to increase the sound.

•Sound has been muted. Press MUTE or VOL ^ on remote.

Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback

•Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality. Try another tape.

•Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

•Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CH ^ or v on the TV/VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

Will not record or play

•No cassette in TV/VCR.

•Eject and re-insert cassette.

•Broken tape — try another cassette.

•Safety tab removed from cassette — TV/VCR will not record.

•TV/VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote.

•The GUIDE Plus+ system recording timer will override the VCR timer if you have set conflicting timers. If the VCR-timed recording is already in progress, it will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus+ system-timed recording will begin as scheduled.

Cannot insert or eject tape

•Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out.

•To remove cassette, TV/VCR must be connected to working outlet.

•Turn POWER off and then on before trying to insert or remove cassette.

Time counter not working

•Press INFO on remote to display time counter on screen.

•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 (–) will appear in front of the time counter if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

Device connected to back panel A/V jacks will not work

•If you have a device connected to the front panel’s Audio/Video jacks, the back panel Audio/Video jacks are disabled.

Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded; clock shows incorrect time or date

•Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

•Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time recording was to begin.

•Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.

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

•No tape in TV/VCR, or cassette ejected if safety tab broken off.

•Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.

•Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

•The GUIDE Plus+ system recording timer will override the VCR timer if you have set conflicting timers. If the VCR-timed recording is already in progress, it will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus+ system-timed recording will begin as scheduled.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Table of Contents Features and Controls Setup and Connections Getting StartedUnpack the TV/VCR Remote Control Insert Batteries RemotePlace Your TV/VCR on a Stable Surface Choose a HookupHOW to Hook UP a VCR or Camcorder Connection aAttaching to a Dipole Antenna With No Cable Box Connection BConnection C Connection DConnection E Attaching to a VCR for Copying TapesConnection F Attaching a Camcorder for Copying TapesFind the Remote Control Sensor Connect the G-LINK CableTip Attach the END to the Cable BOXTurn on the TV/VCR SET UP the Guide PIUS+ SystemPlug in the TV/VCR Setup and Connections To Get Out of the Guide Plus+ System RememberPut Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search SET UP the Rest of the TV/VCRSelect the Language Set the Signal Type Optional Add or Remove Channels from the TV/VCR’s MemorySet the Time and Date Clock TimeUsing Your Universal Remote Using the RemoteRemote Control Buttons CH and v Channel Up and Down Scans up or down throughUsing the Input Button Modes of OperationProgramming the Remote Testing the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Modes of Operation Using Direct EntryUsing the Remote to Control a Device VCRs Using Your TV/VCR Operating InstructionsHOW to Play a Tape PLAY00000Using the Playback Features PauseFrame Advance Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Commercial ScanTo Cancel Auto Repeat Auto Play FeatureAuto Repeat Feature To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback Index SearchTo Select Scan and Play Index Playback Zero Search Blank SearchRecording Features Automatic Head CleanerRecording Speeds Recording PauseBasic Recording Express RecordingTo use express recording Press Record Recording TimeTo stop an express recording in progress Timer RecordingTo set a timer recording Copying and Editing Tapes To check or clear a timer recordingTo stop a timer recording Operating Instructions Using the Features and Controls Features and ControlsUsing ON-SCREEN Displays Adjusting the VideoTo Adjust Video Calling UP ON-SCREEN DisplaysAbout Closed Captioning To View Closed CaptionsUsing Sleep Timer WAKE-UP TimerFeatures and Controls Parental Controls and V-CHIP TV-MASetting TV Rating Limits Pressing 0 on the remote will reset all ratings to ViewBlocking AGE-BASED Ratings Viewing AGE-BASED RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesViewing Movie Ratings Setting Movie Rating LimitsBlocking Movie Ratings Blocking Unrated TV Programs LOCK/UNLOCK Parental ControlsUsing the Guide PIUS+ System Guide Plus+ MenuGetting in & OUT of the Guide PIUS+ System Downloading DataChannel Mapping Different Guide PIUS+ System MenusGrid Guide Grid Guide Action ButtonsSort Sort Menu Action ButtonsNews ScheduleMessages Menu Action Button Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Setup EditorEditor Menu Action Buttons Expanded InformationGetting Assistance ReferenceVOL + and Volume up and down Raises and lowers the sound Front PanelTroubleshooting No powerBack Panel TV/VCR does not respond to remoteNo sound Will not record or playCannot insert or eject tape Time counter not workingTV/VCR makes noise when stopped Timer indicator on front of TV/VCR is flashingSleep timer or wake-up timer not working Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctlyCleaning the TV/VCR Limited Warranty Accessory Information Antenna CablesAudio/Video Cables Color-Coded JacksAmplified VHF/UHF/FM Remote ControlWay Signal Splitter Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderIndex 60%
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