RCA VR706HF VCR User Manual


 
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Streaks in picture during normal playback
Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes
The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. 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.
The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.
Will not play
Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
Check the Pro-Tect Plus feature.
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.
May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more
information.
Tape plays back in slow motion
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
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.
Time counter disappears during searching
This is normal.
There is no stereo sound during playback
Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback.
You must use A/V cables (not provided) and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV (or stereo) to hear true stereo
sound during playback.
The stereo Audio is too noisy
The stereo signal is weak. Set the Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO to MONO.
Press either the TRACKING or + button to minimize picture noise.