Appendix a: reference – RCA VR616HF User Manual

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appendix a: reference

Clock shows incorrect time or date

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Power interruption.

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Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

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Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

VCR makes noise when stopped

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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

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Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

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Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

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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

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Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

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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

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Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

TAPE flashes in display

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Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

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This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

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Check Language feature.

No stereo sound during playback

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Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

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Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

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Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.

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Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

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