RCA VR508, VR337 manual Using the Playback Features, Auto Play Feature, Picture Search, Slow Motion

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

AUTO PLAY Feature

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed.

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY: ON or OFF.

¥Select ON if you want to have a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

¥Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

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. The time counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search. For model VR337, picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. For model VR508, picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press FF or PLAY to return to playback.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW to search backward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. For model VR337, slow motion works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. For model VR508, slow motion works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press SLOW to begin slow-motion playback.

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

3. Press PLAY to return to playback.

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

4 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1

2 AUTO PLAY: ON

3 ALERT SOUND: OFF

0 EXIT

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVTo change the Signal Type Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Alert Sound feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the time and dateChan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsEnd of Tape Power OffPlayback To play a tapeSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonManual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsExpress Recording Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesChannel or Tracking up or down Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentDisplay Panel Back PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stoppedIndex 3CH.4 Switch10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,