RCA 1543007A Timer recording not made, Or wrong program recorded, TV/VCR makes noise when stopped

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References

Trouble Checks

Problem	Solution
Timer recording not made	• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). See page 25.
or wrong program recorded	• 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.

Clock shows incorrect time or date	• Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.
	• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 5.

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 REC indicator on front of TV/VCR	• Power interruption. Check time and date setting (clock). See page 5.
is flashing	• Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with
	no safety tab inserted. See page 25.

Tape plays over and over	• Auto repeat turned on. See page 19.

Tape starts playing automatically	• Auto play feature turned on. See page 19.

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

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

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

Parental Controls are not blocking programs

• Make sure Parental Control is turned on. See pages 11-15.

Parental Control password does not work

• Reset Parental Control password. See page 15.

Front Panel Buttons won’t work

• Front Panel Block is on. See page 10.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Startup Unpack the TV/VCR and accessoriesInsert batteries in remote Place your TV/VCR on a stable surfacePlug in the TV/VCR Connect antenna or cable-TV systemTurn on the TV/VCR Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable Set the Signal Type optionalSelect the language Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel SearchAdd or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory Select a channel and adjust the volumeSet the Time and Date Clock Chan and v Channel up and down ButtonsADV Frame Advance FF Fast ForwardNumbers 0 through VOL and Volume up and downPrev Previous channel REC RecordAdjust the Video Using the TV/VCR FeaturesOn-Screen Displays Press Display with tape insertedClosed Captioning Commercial Skip works only when there is no tapeTo View Closed Captions Commercial SkipWake-Up Timer Sleep TimerFront Panel Block Suggestive dialogue D Parental Controls and V-ChipSituations S To 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 InstructionsPause Using the Playback FeaturesFrame Advance Picture SearchManual Tracking Automatic TrackingTime Counter Commercial ScanAuto Repeat Feature Auto Play FeaturePress SKIP/SEARCH to display the Index Search screen Index SearchBlank Search Zero SearchPress Stop to stop Blank Search Automatic Head Cleaner Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings How to Make a RecordingBasic Recording Express Recording How to Use Express RecordingPress Recording TimeSetting 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 Press Pause at the same time on both the VCR or Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Choosing a Hookup Back PanelWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowDipole Antenna Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxConnect as shown Connect 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 Premium Channels OnlyVCR for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesCamcorder for Copying Tapes Cleaning the TV/VCR Connecting External Speakers with 3-Way OperationSet the speaker switch to the desired selection Replacing the Fuse in the DC Car CordTrouble Checks Problem SolutionTV/VCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTimer REC indicator on front of TV/VCR Parental Control password does not workLimited Warranty Index Search 11-15Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,