RCA VR508, VR337 manual Zero Search, Commercial Scan Search Button, To Index Search

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Index Search

The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.

¥A mark too close to the current location on the tape.

¥The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less.

¥The first index mark on the tape when you start searching from the beginning of the tape.

To Index Search

1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2.Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

3.Press REW or FF on the remote to scan or enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

Once the index mark or marks is found, the tape will begin playback.

4.Follow the directions on the screen.

INDEX SEARCH

PRESS REW OR FF TO BEGIN SCANNING OR

ENTER A SPECIFIC INDEX NUMBER

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PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

INDEX SEARCH

SEARCHING FOR

INDEX MARKS...

PRESS STOP TO CANCEL

Zero Search

The zero search feature allows the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape.

2.Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen.

3.Use PLAY, FF, or REW to advance to the place on the tape where you want to return quickly.

4.Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

5.Continue playing the tape.

6.Press STOP.

7.Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

8.Follow the directions on the screen.

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.

Press SEARCH during playback to advance the tape approximately one minute or press SEARCH twice for two minutes.

ZERO SEARCH

CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS

2:17:25

PRESS REW TO GO TO 0:00:00

PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

ZERO SEARCH

CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS -2:17:25

PRESS FF TO GO TO 0:00:00

PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCRCable 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 ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Alert Sound featureUse Tvvcr button Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the time and dateChan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Slow MotionTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using the Recording FeaturesChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment Channel or Tracking up or downDisplay Panel Back PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toIndex 3CH.4 Switch10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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