Troubleshooting Tips - RCA VR531 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TIPS
No power
Check to make sure it is plugged
into an operating outlet.
Check to make sure your connections
are correct.
VCR does not respond
to remote
Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR.
Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
The batteries may need changing.
Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR
can operate it.
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
inside
the remote. Release number 1, and replace the batteries.
Remove all batteries for approximately
12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Remote
no longer
controls
an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV
Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.
Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.
The batteries may need changing.
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
inside
the remote. Release number 1, and replace the batteries.
Remove all batteries for approximately
12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
Check to m_ke sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snowy or no picture during
playback
PressTV•VCR to turn VCR indicator
on.
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on
back of VCR.
Check to make sure the TV°s fine tuning
is correct for the channel you have selected.
Check video cable connections
between
VCR and TV monitor.
Check to make sure the TV monitor
is set to video input.
Try another tape.
Some snow/streaks
are normal during
search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion
playback.
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