RCA VR642HF manual Trouble Checks, Trouble Heres what to try

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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 VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

 

 

Trouble

 

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power

 

¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

 

¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

 

 

 

 

drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the

 

 

 

 

batteries and try remote again.

 

 

 

 

¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

 

 

¥ Change batteries.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 (VCR2) feature. See page 27.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

 

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

 

 

 

 

¥ Switch TV to an active channel.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowy or no picture during playback

 

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel

 

 

 

 

selected with 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

 

 

 

 

¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.

 

 

 

 

¥ Try another tape.

 

 

 

 

¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance,

 

 

 

 

and slow-motion playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

 

¥ Press the TRACKING button on the remote or the VCR to move streaks for

 

 

 

 

the best picture.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check tape Ñ it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working or time counter does

 

¥ The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

 

not change during zero search feature

 

When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

 

 

 

 

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

 

 

 

 

¥ A minus (Ð) appears in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back

 

 

 

 

than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

¥ Time counter only appears when a tape is in the VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record or play

 

¥ No cassette in VCR.

 

 

 

 

¥ Eject and reinsert cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the

 

 

 

 

VCR during recording or playback.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

 

¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

 

 

¥ Make sure the line indicator (VIDEO) does not appear on the TV screen for

 

 

 

 

normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn

 

 

 

 

the line input off.

 

 

 

 

¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No stereo sound during playback

 

¥ TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear

 

 

 

 

stereo sound during playback. See page 20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiverChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Back of TVConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRTo change the Signal Type Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Time and Date Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeSet the display panel brightness VCR Function Buttons Chan Channel Up or DownPower Off PlaybackTo play a tape End of TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeatureAuto Repeat Feature Display Button Time CounterIndex Search Zero SearchTo Index Search Blank Search Picture SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchPause for Stop Action Frame Advance F. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundCommercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off MarkingTo Select a Background for Playback CommercialaadvanceRecordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingExpress Recording Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPUsing the Recording Features Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureRecording Audio To Play Back Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Cassette-in Indicator Hi-FiIndicatorPower Indicator SAP IndicatorSpecifications Cleaning the VCRQuestions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCE Question AnswerTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made Time did not adjust for daylight savingsVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index ADD/REMOVE Channel MenuNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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