RCA 1539213A manual Trouble Checks, Problem, Solution

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References

Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

Problem

No power

TV/VCR does not respond to remote

Poor or no picture during TV viewing

No sound

Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback

Will not record or play

Cannot insert or eject tape

Time counter not working

Rewind does not operate

Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

Solution

•Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.

•Check connections.

•Make sure the wall outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

•Aim remote at TV/VCR’s remote sensor with no objects between them.

•Change batteries and make sure they are properly installed.

•Switch to an active channel.

•Check antenna connections. If using a dipole antenna, try adjusting its rods.

•Check picture adjustments. See page 8.

•Make sure the line input is not selected. Repeatedly press 00 on the remote to switch between audio/video input jacks and tuner.

•Press VOLUME up to increase sound.

•Sound has been muted. Press MUTE on remote or VOLUME up.

•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 CHANNEL up or down on the TV/VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

•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.

•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.

•Press DISPLAY on remote to display time counter on screen. See page 18.

•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.

•Tape already rewound.

•Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). See page 23.

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

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

•Check to see if the TV/VCR’s time and date are correct — including AM/PM. See page 5.

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

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

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control StartupInsert batteries in remote Connect antenna or cable-TV system Attach the hook for the remote optionalConnect the Swivel Base to the TV/VCR Plug in the TV/VCRPress 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable Set the Signal Type optionalPut Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memorySet the Time and Date Clock Select a channel and adjust the volumeChan and v Channel up and down ButtonsFF Fast Forward Displays the TV/VCR Main MenuRemote Cleaning Adjust the Video Using the TV/VCR FeaturesOn-Screen Displays Press DisplayClosed Captioning To View Closed CaptionsPress Menu on the remote to display TV/VCR Main Menu Sleep Timer Wake-Up TimerFront Panel Block Parental Controls and V-Chip Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsTo Block Age-Based Ratings Setting TV Rating LimitsViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesMenu BlockSetting Movie Rating Limits Viewing Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screenBlocking Unrated TV Programs Viewing Movie RatingsLock/Unlock Parental Controls Press 4 to unlock Parental ControlsTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsUsing the Playback Features PausePicture Search Automatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeaturePress MENU, 5, 3, and Clear Automatic Head Cleaner Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseHow to Make a Recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Express Recording How to Use Express RecordingTimer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingPress 1 to Create a New Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Stopping a Timer RecordingPress 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Front Copying and Editing TapesBoth At the same timeFront Panel Choosing a Hookup Back PanelWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowConnect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Dipole AntennaConnect as shown Cable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Connect a Cable System With a Cable BoxCable Box Required to Unscramble PremiumConnect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes VCR for Copying TapesCamcorder for Copying Tapes Problem SolutionTrouble Checks Problem Solution Cleaning the TV/VCR Limited Warranty Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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