RCA 1539213A manual Problem Solution

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References

Trouble Checks

Problem	Solution		indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.
TV/VCR makes noise when stopped	• Power interruption.	TIMER
Clock shows incorrect time or date							and date). See page 5.
Will not auto channel search active	• Clock was not set accurately (check				AM/PM
channels correctly	• TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder
Cannot see closed captions on screen	inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the
	VCR in the stop mode.
Box appears on screen	• Check antenna or cable connections.
is flashing	• Closed caption function must be set to on. See page 9.
	• Station may not be broadcasting closed captions.
Tape plays over and over	• A text feature has been selected. See page 9.
Tape starts playing automatically	• Power interruption. Check time and date setting (clock). See page 5.
TIMER indicator on front of TV/VCR	• Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with
TV/VCR turns off automatically	no safety tab inserted. See page 23.
TV/VCR turns on automatically	• Auto repeat turned on. See page 19.
Cannot record one program while watching	• Auto play feature turned on. See page 19.
a different program	• Sleep timer turned on. Press			POWER		to turn TV/VCR back on.
Parental Controls are not blocking programs	• Wake up timer (alarm) turned on. See page 10.
Parental Control password does not work	• TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program can be watched and recorded
Front Panel Buttons won’t work	at the same time.
	• Make sure Parental Control is turned on. See pages 11-15.

• Reset Parental Control password. See page 15.

• Front Panel Block is on. See page 10.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Startup Unpack the TV/VCR and remote controlInsert batteries in remote Connect the Swivel Base to the TV/VCR Attach the hook for the remote optionalConnect antenna or cable-TV system Plug in the TV/VCRPut Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search Set the Signal Type optionalPress 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memorySelect a channel and adjust the volume Set the Time and Date ClockFF Fast Forward ButtonsChan and v Channel up and down Displays the TV/VCR Main MenuRemote Cleaning On-Screen Displays Using the TV/VCR FeaturesAdjust the Video Press DisplayTo View Closed Captions Closed CaptioningPress Menu on the remote to display TV/VCR Main Menu Wake-Up Timer Sleep TimerFront Panel Block Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Parental Controls and V-ChipSetting TV Rating Limits To Block Age-Based RatingsMenu Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings BlockBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesSetting Movie Rating Limits Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screenLock/Unlock Parental Controls Viewing Movie RatingsBlocking Unrated TV Programs Press 4 to unlock Parental ControlsOperating Instructions To Play a TapePause Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Manual Tracking Automatic TrackingTime Counter Auto Repeat Feature Auto Play FeaturePress MENU, 5, 3, and Clear Recording Speeds Recording FeaturesAutomatic Head Cleaner Recording PauseTypes of Recordings How to Make a RecordingBasic Recording How to Use Express Recording Express RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer RecordingPress 1 to Create a New Program Stopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsPress 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Both Copying and Editing TapesFront At the same timeFront Panel What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Back PanelChoosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowDipole Antenna Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxConnect as shown Cable Box Required to Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box Cable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Unscramble PremiumVCR for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesCamcorder for Copying Tapes Solution ProblemTrouble Checks Problem Solution Cleaning the TV/VCR Limited Warranty Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,