Timer indicator flashes, Stereo audio too noisy | RCA VR646HF

APPENDIX: REFERENCE

Timer ( ) indicator flashes

•The clock is not set.

•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 TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are paying must be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.

•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/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.

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

Index and Go-To search features do not operate

•Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.

Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature

•Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.

•Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert.

VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.

•Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to

MANUAL.

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RCA VR646HF manual Timer indicator flashes, Time counter disappears during searching, No stereo sound during playback

Contents

USER’S Guide This symbol indicates Safety InformationThis symbol indicates dangerous VR646HF Table of Contents Commercial Advance Getting Started First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR What REMAINS? Connect Your VCR Install Batteries Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Plug in the VCR Initial Setup Turn on the VCRVCR Viewing Channel Access the Menus Next Section Learn VCR’S MenusPress 7 to display the Language menu Setting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Language Selection Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup On-Screen Menus Cable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menu Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu To Change the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsDetect Automatically Set the Time Zone Auto Clock Set FeatureTime and Date Selecting Channels Press 3 to display Time menu Set Daylight-Saving TimeAuto Clock Information Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Setting the Time and Date Manually Spring forward, Fall backwardPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu VCR Plus+ System Channels VCR Plus+ System Channel ListPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO Espn Preferences Auto Play EnergysaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Approximate Recording Times Cassette Preferred Tape SpeedTape Speeds 120 160 Hr/40 Min VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons TV Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Automatic Tracking Recording Check the Safety TABTape Eject 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 minPage Recording Several Recording Options Express Recording XPR Recording FeaturesTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Express Recording Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Select 1 to Create a New Program Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Setting Up the Channel List Interactive Program Guide System Press Menu to enter the PlusCode system number Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Recording Audio only Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesVideo Input Channel Explained Playing Back Audio Only Two VCR Connection Program the Remote Control Your Television5PROGRAM the Remote About Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to ControlOperating the TV TV Codes Page Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Commercial Advance Commercials from the tapePress 5 to display the Preferences menu Press 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresCommercial Advance Marking Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance Display Movie Advance Movie Advance When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NoteSearch direction Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame Advance Index SearchTo Search Tracking GO-TO Search PRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature Time CounterLocking Your VCR ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP FeaturesNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Press 6 to display Audio menu Reception Tape Playback Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connections RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Choosing a VCR Connection Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack only TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Appendix Reference Reference Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Rewind does not operate Will not record Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Clock shows incorrect time or date Cannot access Movie Advance feature Timer indicator flashesIndex and Go-To search features do not operate Time counter disappears during searching Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceAre commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Specifications Cleaning the VCR HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel Video Input Channel Variations Limited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference Index RF OUT Index Warranty XPR express recording North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1540772B