Cabinet cleaning, Trouble checks, Cleaning – RCA VPT 385 User Manual
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Cabinet Cleaning
Cleaning
Dust
exposed
surfaces
as
required,
using
a
soft
cloth
or
Some
of
the
plastic
surfaces
are
easily
scratched
and
the
dusting
attachment
of
your
vacuum
cleaner.
they
can
be
marred
by
alcohol
and
various
solvents.
Occasionally
use
the
vacuum
cleaner
to
remove
dust
Avoid
excessive
use
of
oil-based
furniture
polishes
since
from
the
ventilation
holes
on
the
top,
back,
sides,
and
the
materials
used
in
the
cabinet
are
non-porous
and
the
bottom of the cabinet. residue will accumulate more dust.
Trouble Checks
Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a and money. If service should be necessary, RCA
few basic things. Check below before you call for help or Authorized VCR Servicenters and the RCA Service
take your unit to an RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter Company are trained and equipped to furnish it.
or the RCA Service Company. It could save you time
No Power (indicator won't come on)
•
Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an operating outlet.
Does Not Respond to Remote Control
•
Weak battery in hand unit.
•
Hand unit not aimed at the VCR or there is an obstruction between them.
Poor/No Picture for Normal TV Viewing
•
The VCR/TV switch may be set to VCR. Switch the VCR to TV or turn it off.
•
TV monitor/receiver set to “Video Input.” Switch to an active channel.
•
Carefully check antenna connections.
Snowy/No Picture During Playback
•
VCR/TV switch set for TV viewing.
•
Make sure the TV channel selector matches the channel you have selected on
the back of the VCR (3 or 4).
•
Make sure the TV is fine tuned.
•
Check the video cable connections between the VCR and a TV monitor/
receiver.
•
Make sure the TV monitor/receiver is set for “Video In.”
•
Try another tape.
•
Very dirty tape has left deposits on VCR heads. See page 9 for head cleaning.
•
Some snow and streaks are normal during Search and Stop-Action play.
Streaks in Picture During Normal
Playback
•
Adjust the TRACKING CONTROL.
•
Tape stretched (poor quality or worn out).
Will Not Record or Play
•
Stop light blinks if there is moisture in the VCR. Leave the power on and wait
until the light is on continuously. If liquid entered the VCR, unplug it and have
it inspected by a qualified Servicenter.
•
No cassette in VCR.
•
Eject and reinsert cassette.
•
Broken tape — try another cassette.
Will Not Record
•
VCR is in the pause mode.
•
Safety tab removed from cassette.
Timer Recording Not Made
•
Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
•
Power interruption. (Clock on the VCR’s front panel will show
“
—
:
—
”.)
•
Clock was not set accurately (including AM/PM).
•
Program exceeded cassette length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
•
TUNER/LINE switch set to wrong position.
•
No tape in VCR or cassette safety tab broken off.
Tape Stops Before Complete Rewind
•
Turn off COUNTER or press REWIND again. Tape rewinds only to 0000 when
the counter is on.
Rewind does not operate
•
Tape already rewound. Check counter reading.
Clock Shows Incorrect Time or Date
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• Power interruption. (Clock on the front panel shows “—:—".)
• Clock was not set accurately (especially
AM
and
PM).
• Clock display shows recording time remaining during XPR recording.