RCA VR639 User Manual page 57

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
• 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.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
• Check to make 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
• Press TV.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
(see page 62 for more information).
• Try another tape.
• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame
advance, and slow-motion playback.
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.
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