References

Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

 

Trouble

Here's what to try:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power

• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

 

 

• Check connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not respond to remote

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

 

 

drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the

 

 

batteries and try remote again.

 

 

• Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD)) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 18.

 

 

• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

 

 

• Change batteries.

 

 

• Check the Pro-Tect™ feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable

• Press TV, AUX, or CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding

 

box, or auxiliary component

component. See pages 19-21.

 

 

• Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.

 

 

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. See pages 19-21.

 

 

• Change batteries.

 

 

• Check the Pro-Tect™ feature.

 

 

• Reprogram remote for specific component. See pages 19-21.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR only responds to VCR2•DVD button on

• Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 18.

 

remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

 

 

• Switch TV to an active channel.

 

 

• Check antenna connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

 

 

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel

 

 

selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR.

 

 

• Check TV’s fine tuning.

 

 

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

 

 

• Set TV monitor to video input channel.

 

 

• Try another tape.

 

 

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance,

 

 

and slow-motion playback.

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best

 

 

picture.

 

 

• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality.

 

 

 

 

 

Time counter not working or not advancing

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

 

during search mode.

When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

 

 

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

 

 

• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther

 

 

back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record

• Safety tab removed from cassette.

 

 

• Make sure the line indicator (“L1” or “L2”) is turned off in VCR’s display

 

 

panel for normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT on remote to

 

 

turn off the line indicator.

 

 

• Check the Pro-Tect™ feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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