RCA T20TF668 manual VCR Playback Problems

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

Sound okay, picture poor

Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 36 for instructions.

The energy save feature might be on. Go to page 13 for more information.

Can’t select certain channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved in the V-CHIP BLOCK menu.

If using the VCR features, you need to switch the remote to TV mode to change channels (press the TV button).

Clock is wrong

Power interruption. Need to reset the clock. Go to page 34 for more information.

Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). Go to page 34 for more information.

Black box appears on the screen

Closed-captioned text mode might be selected. Check the CLOSED CAPTION menu. Go to page 37 for more instructions.

Closed captions not appearing on screen

Closed caption might not be turned on. Go to pages 37 for more information.

Station might not be broadcasting closed caption.

VCR Playback Problems

Tape plays continuously

Auto repeat might be turned on. Go to page 38 for instructions.

Tape plays automatically

Tape with safety tab removed starts playing automatically.

Tape won’t insert or eject

Make sure you insert the cassette with the window facing up and safety tab facing out.

When removing a tape, make sure the TV/VCR is connected to a working outlet.

Turn off the TV/VCR, then turn it back on before trying to insert or remove tape.

Tape won’t play or record

If you’re using the remote control, press VCR to put the remote in VCR mode before you press PLAY or RECORD.

Make sure a videotape has been inserted.

Eject and reinsert tape.

The tape might be broken — try another tape.

Check to see if the safety tab has been removed. If it has, the TV/VCR will not record.

The TV/VCR might be in pause mode. Press PLAY on the remote to return the tape to play mode.

Timer counter not working

The timer counter will not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

You have rewound the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00. A minus (-) will appear if this has occurred.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again TV/VCRProduct Registration Important InformationComponent Input Jacks Key Features OverviewIntroduction Chip Parental ControlsThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System FeaturesAdditional Information Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupTitle Choose Your ConnectionComponents ConnectionGo To Connection TV/VCR OnlyConnect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Optimum Connection illustrated above Connection TV/VCR + DVD PlayerConnect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCR Connect your DVD Player to your TV/VCRConnect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver Turn on the TV/VCR How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV/VCR Put Batteries in the RemoteSelect a Language Initial SetupAutomatically Searching for Channels Add or Erase Channels Setting the ClockTo set the clock Automatic Rewind VCR BasicsPlaying a Tape Basic RecordingRemote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Remote ControlRemote Control Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsHow to Order a New Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItUsing Direct Entry VCR Code ListUsing the TV/VCR’s Features New Rating Systems Using the TV/VCR’s FeaturesParental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksTV-14 TV-MATV Guidelines AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG NC-17 Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based RatingsPG-13 Turning V-Chip Block On and Off Download New Rating SystemRecording Pause Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Recording SpeedsCheck, Change, or Delete Timer Recordings One-Touch Recording Copying and Editing TapesTo Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback Picture Search OptionsFrame Advance Slow MotionTime Counter TrackingReception Audio FeaturesTape Playback Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Exiting from a menu Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System Accessing MenusAutomatic Clock Set To set the on Timer or Sleep TimerBass To set the Closed Caption Mode Setting Closed-Caption ModesFunction Energy Save OFF Blue Screen Repeat Play Other Information Other Information TroubleshootingVCR Playback Problems VCR Recording Problems Front Panel Remote control sensorBack Panel Care and CleaningRCA TruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited Warranty If you purchased your product outside the United States Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to this warranty Input ChannelOn next AccessoriesTo Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAIndex IndexVCR This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,