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

Models: 1543007A

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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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RCA 1543007A manual Timer recording not made, Or wrong program recorded, Clock shows incorrect time or date, Is flashing

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,