RCA VR616HF VCR User Manual


 
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appendix a: reference
Clock shows incorrect time or date
Power interruption.
Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.
VCR makes noise when stopped
VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few
minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.
If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using either CABLE TV or
ANTENNA instead.
Tape plays back in slow motion
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.
TAPE flashes in display
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 Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
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/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.
Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.