Streaks in picture during normal playback | RCA VG4251 specs

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Trouble Checks

			Trouble		Here's what to try:
			Trouble		Here's what to try:

		Streaks in picture during normal playback			• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,
					or stop-action playback.

		Will not record			• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
					• Safety tab removed from cassette.
					• Make sure the line indicator (VID1) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for
					normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line
					indicator.

		Rewind does not operate			• Tape already rewound.

		Timer recording not made			• Cable box was not turned on or was tuned to the wrong channel at time
		or wrong program recorded			recording was to begin.
					• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
					• Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:--.
					• Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM.
					• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.
					• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
					• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
					• No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken off.

		Clock shows incorrect time or date			• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show --:--.
					• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
					• Time counter display appears in VCR’s display panel. Press DISPLAY on
					remote.

		VCR makes noise when stopped			• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside
					the 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 connections.
		channels correctly			• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.

		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 8.

		Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to			• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 12.
		play automatically

		Displays appear in wrong language			• Language feature set incorrectly. Details are on page 9.

		Stereo or SAP sound not recorded			• Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record
					broadcast stereo. See page 23.
					• Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP.
					See page 23.
					• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

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RCA VG4251 Streaks in picture during normal playback, Will not record, Rewind does not operate, Timer recording not made

Contents

VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Back of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookup Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the VCR Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search Select a language./Choisissez une langue Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Press 2 to display SET Time and Date Use Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFF VCR Function Buttons VCR Function Buttons To Play a Tape Operating Instructions Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Picture Search Slow Motion Frame AdvanceAutomatic Tracking Manual Tracking Time Counter Display ButtonStopeject on the VCR 00000 Zero Search Commercial Scan Search Button To Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording Pause To Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions One Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingPress 1 to display Create a New Program menu Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsPress 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Recording While You’re Away Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyPress 1 to select Reception Stereo Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Front Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment FWD Fast Forward ANT. Antenna in Connector RF OUT ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR Specifications Trouble Heres what to try Trouble Checks VCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Streaks in picture during normal playback Limited Warranty Index