Clock shows incorrect time or date | RCA VR616HF specs

APPENDIX A: REFERENCE

Clock shows incorrect time or date

•Power interruption.

•Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

•Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

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 channels correctly

•Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

•Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

•If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

Tape plays back in slow motion

•Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

•Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

•Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

TAPE flashes in display

•Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

•This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

•Check Language feature.

No stereo sound during playback

•Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

•Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

•Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.

•Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

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RCA VR616HF manual Clock shows incorrect time or date, VCR makes noise when stopped, Tape plays back in slow motion

Contents

Video cassette recorder Users guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Appendix a Reference Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Connections First Things First First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Susan Read the First Three Sections WHAT’S LEFT? Install Batteries in the Remote Control Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXConnect Your VCR Turn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TV Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu SET UP the VCR Setting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Using the Menu to SET UP Features LanguageOn-Screen Menus To Auto Channel Search VCR Channels List To Change the Signal Type Detect AutomaticallyAuto Channel Search Selecting Channels Time and DateTo Add or Remove Channels Set Daylight-Saving Time Spring forward Fall backward Time/Date Display VCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Remote Control Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons VCR Basics TV Buttons TV Function Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Tape Eject 120 2Hr 3Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40Min 20 Min Check the Safety TABRecording Tape Speeds Recording Several Recording Features Express Recording Recording Features Timer Recording Information Timer Recording Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing VCR Plus+ Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ Recording Stopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Programmingtheremote Control Your Other ComponentsProgrammingremote VCR on-screen displays to see About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control Operate the TV JVC TVCodes Brand Operate the Cable BOX or Satellite Receiver Cable Box CodesSatellite Receiver Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN Auxiliary Component Operating the Auxiliary ComponentAuxiliary Component Codes RCA, ProScan, and GE Codes Operate the Component Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Insert Tape Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Variable Speed Picture Search Frame Advance Slow MotionCommercial Scan Search Button Index Search GO-TO SearchTo Search Time Counter Tracking ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP Features Tape Playback ReceptionPage Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connections Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections TV with RF Jack only Using This Connection CABLE, Cable BOX, or Antenna VCR TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherTo record a satellite receiver program TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Appendix a Reference Front Panel Slow + and Slow Slow motion Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Will not record Tape plays back in slow motion VCR makes noise when stoppedClock shows incorrect time or date Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Cleaning the VCR Specifications Limited Warranty Indexappendix a Reference Index Tocom 1522622A North Meridian Street Indianapolis,