RCA VR725HF manual Pause for Stop Action, Slow Motion, Picture Search, Automatic Tracking

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Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine details of the scene on the screen. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speeds.

1.Press PLAY-PAUSEon the VCR or PAUSE on the remote during playback to stop the action.

The pause indicator (11)appears in the VCR's display panel.

2.Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any picture jittering.

3.Press PLAY.PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE or PLAY on the remote to return to playback.

The VCR automatically switches from stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW + and - let you change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP and SLP speeds.

1.Press SLOW + or - to begin slow-motion playback.

2.Press SLOW + to increase the speed or SLOW - to decrease the speed.

3.Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

4.Press PLAY,PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to playback.

The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

Picture Search

You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture Search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1.Use the SHUTTLE Ring on the VCR or FF on the remote to search

forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2.Use FF or PLAY on the remote to return to playback.

Rewind Search

1.Use the SHUTTLE Ring on the VCR or REW on the remote to

search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.

2.Use REW or PLAY on the remote to return to playback.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR, Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR's power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape

recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape, They have no effect during recording.

When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture.

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Contents Users Guide Information Product RegistrationContents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver? What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Cable Box Antenna or Cable SystemWithout AIBasic hookup Advanced hookupPosition Cable Box Cable System WdhCableBox to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etcBack of Satellite Receiver Position RCA DSS receiverBasic hookup Back of TVAdvanced hookup with basic receiver Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiverRCA DSS Satellite Receiver Deluxe receiverFront View for front Audio/video input connection Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupReceive a stereo broadcast Through an amplifier/receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverAmplifier/receiver Back of VCR Back Amplifier/ReceiverInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCRs memory Place channels in the VCRs memorySkip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse TVoVCR button CH3 or CH4Set the time and date Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeSelect the display panel brightness Press Menuprog on the remote to seeDSSoCABLE VCR Function ButtonsComponent Buttons JOG Shuttle and %VCR Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsCable Box or RCA DSS Receiver Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV CodeOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS ReceiverProgram the remote Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component AM/FM CD I Tape Phono RCA0307 tOperating Instructions To Play a TapeTo Select Playback Sound Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI.FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature Auto Repeat Feature Auto Play FeatureDisplay Button Time CounterPicture Search Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Automatic TrackingVariable Speed Picture Search Using Shuttle Ring on the VCR Index Search menu Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search Zero Search Blank SearchTo Stop a Recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording- Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording Speeds Recording FeaturesAutomatic Head Cleaner Recording PauseDisplay showing 30 minutes remaining Express RecordingOperating Instructions Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only R jacks on the back of the VCRRecording While Youre Away Manual Controlled Cable box or Satellite Receiver PressStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While Youre Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBox Cable Systems, or Cable Box VCR Can Control Canadian ListRecording While Youre Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingStopping a Timer Recording in Progress Unrecognized NUMBER... Please RE-ENTER appearsStopping a Recording in Progress Recording While Youre Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCRs Line Input Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsHookups RecordingSSuper-VHS Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onAudio and Video Dubbing To Audio Dub Refer to hookup onTo Audio and Video Dub To Video Dub Refer to hookup on page 8, Option BRemote Sensor Location of ControlsFront Panel Shuttle RingBack Panel CH SwitchFrom ANT. Antenna Connector VIDE01 and AUDIO1 R and L in jacksDisplay Panel Repeat VCR IndicatorHi-Fi Indicator Tuner SpecificationsCleaning the VCR Tape Trouble ChecksTrouble Heres what Try CassetteTrouble Heres what to tryTrouble Heres What To try Limited Warranty Index 15,18,33 I4-15,24LISq Menu VCR PLUS+ Menu Page Qo 11IOMSON Consumer Electronics Part Number 95-VR725HF-1