RCA VR642HF Stereo audio too noisy, Stereo or SAP sound not recorded, Rewind does not operate

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References

Trouble Checks

Trouble		Here's what to try:

Stereo audio too noisy	¥	Stereo signal is weak. Set RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to
		MONO.
	¥	Press the TRACKING up or down button on the remote to minimize the noise.

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded	¥	RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to
		record broadcast stereo. See page 25.
	¥	RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record
		SAP. See page 25.
	¥	STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

Rewind does not operate	¥	Tape already rewound.

Timer recording not made	¥	Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
or wrong program recorded	¥	Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
	¥	Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 11.
	¥	Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.
	¥	Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
	¥	VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
	¥	No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.

Incorrect time or date	¥	Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 11.

Time did not adjust for daylight savings	¥	Check if AUTO DST is turned on.

VCR makes noise when stopped	¥	VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside
		the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the
		stop mode.

Will not AutoChannel Search correctly	¥	Check antenna connections.
	¥	Check SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.

Cannot select channels over 69	¥	Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE:
		CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to	¥	Set AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.
play automatically

Tape plays back in slow motion	¥	Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

TIMER indicator flashes	¥	Clock was not set. See page 11.
	¥	Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.

On-screen menus are in English, French or	¥	Check LANGUAGE feature. See page 10.
Spanish

Time counter disappears while searching

¥This is normal. Details are on page 16.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and DateSet the display panel brightness Chan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Repeat Feature Time Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchTo Index Search Picture Search Blank SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Express RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Audio To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel Hi-FiIndicator Cassette-in IndicatorPower Indicator SAP IndicatorCleaning the VCR SpecificationsQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCETrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,