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RCA VR646HF Will not record, Clock shows incorrect time or date, VCR makes noise when stopped

Models: VR646HF

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APPENDIX: REFERENCE

Will not record

•Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

•Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

•Power interruption.

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

•Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time

•Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

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.

•May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

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.

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RCA VR646HF manual Will not record, Clock shows incorrect time or date, Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time

Contents

USER’S Guide This symbol indicates dangerous Safety InformationThis symbol indicates VR646HFTable of Contents Commercial Advance Welcome to Your NEW VCR First Things FirstGetting Started What REMAINS?WHAT’S in the BOX? Install Batteries Remote ControlConnect Your VCR Plug in the VCRVCR Viewing Channel Initial SetupTurn on the VCR Press 7 to display the Language menu Access the MenusNext Section Learn VCR’S Menus Setting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRAdditional SET-UP Features Cable BOX Setup Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Selection On-Screen MenusPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box SetupTo Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuDetect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeAdding or Removing Channels Time and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSet the Time Zone Selecting ChannelsAuto Clock Information Set Daylight-Saving TimePress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Setting the Time and Date ManuallySpring forward, Fall backward Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date DisplayPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System ChannelsVCR Plus+ System Channel List HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetPreferences Front Panel Brightness VCR Display Auto PlayEnergysaver Tape Speeds Preferred Tape SpeedApproximate Recording Times Cassette 120 160 Hr/40 MinVCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons TV Function ButtonsAutomatic Rewind Playing a TapePause Automatic TrackingTape Eject Check the Safety TABRecording 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 minPage Several Recording Options RecordingTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR Express RecordingTimer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New ProgramSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Interactive Program Guide SystemIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press Menu to enter the PlusCode system numberReviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenVideo Input Channel Explained Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyTwo VCR Connection 5PROGRAM the Remote Program the RemoteControl Your Television Operating the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control TV Codes Page Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Press 5 to display the Preferences menu Commercial AdvanceCommercials from the tape Commercial Advance Marking Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresPress 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercialsCommercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMovie Advance Movie AdvanceSearch direction When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedPreview Search Note Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search To Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search GO-TO Search TrackingLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Audio SET-UP FeaturesON-SCREEN Displays Press 6 to display Audio menuTape Playback ReceptionProtect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections ConnectionsJacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Choosing a VCR ConnectionTV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Coaxial cables Audio/video cables SplitterReference Appendix ReferenceFront Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Will not record or playVCR makes noise when stopped Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeWill not record Clock shows incorrect time or dateIndex and Go-To search features do not operate Timer indicator flashesCannot access Movie Advance feature Time counter disappears during searchingCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceWhat if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsVideo Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input ChannelLimited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference RF OUT IndexIndex Warranty XPR express recording Tocom 1540772B North Meridian Street Indianapolis,