RCA T13208 - Manual (Page 39)

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Other Information
Troubleshooting
Sound okay, picture poor
• The dipole antenna may not be getting a good signal. Try adjusting its rods. Make sure all of the cables are
firmly connected to the jacks.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions.
Can’t select certain channel
• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
• If using the VCR, make sure the TV/VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV button).
Clock is wrong
• Power interruption. Need to reset the clock. Go to page 33 for more informtion.
• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). Go to page 33 for more information.
Auto channel search not searching properly
• The dipole antenna may not be getting a good signal. Try adjusting its rods. Make sure all of the cables are
firmly connected to the jacks.
• Signal type may not be set properly. If you have cable, make sure the cable type is choosen. Go to page 11
for instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
• Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to
pages 32-33 for more instructions.
Closed captions not appearing on screen
• Closed caption might not be set to on. Go to pages 32-33 for more information.
• Station might not be broadcasting closed caption.
VCR Playback Problems
Tape plays continuously
• Auto repeat might be turned on. Go to page 34 for instructions.
Tape plays automatically
• Auto play might be turned on. Go to page 34 for instructions.
Tape won’t insert or eject
• Make sure you insert the cassette with the window facing up and safety tab facing out.
• When removing a tape, make sure the TV/VCR is connected to a working outlet.
• Turn off the TV/VCR, then on before trying to insert or remove tape.