RCA VR688HF - Manual (Page 56)

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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.
N o power
Clock shows incorrect time or date
VCR does not respond to remote
Remote no longer controls an RCA TV
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable
box, satellite receiver, or auxiliary component
VCR only responds to VCR2•DVD button on
remote
No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basic
hookup
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Snowy or no picture during playback
¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
¥ Check connections.
¥ Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered correctly.
See page 14.
¥ If auto clock set is off by a few minutes, station may be sending inaccurate
time information.
¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
¥ Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 22.
¥ VCR2•DVD button may be set to control a DVD. See page 22 to change back
to VCR2.
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries
and try remote again.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 23.
¥ Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 23.
¥ Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries
and try remote again.
¥ Press TV, AUX, VCR2•DVD or SAT•CABLE to set remote to control a
compatible component. See pages 22-25.
¥ Aim remote at component with no objects between them.
¥ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.
¥ Reprogram VCR2•DVD button to 000 to operate compatible satellite receiver.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries
and try remote again.
¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 22.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 18.
¥ Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 19.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
¥ Switch TV to an active channel.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel
selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
¥ Check TVÕs 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, frame advance, slow-motion,
or stop-action playback.
Trouble Here's what to try: