RCA VR337 Pause for Stop Action, Frame Advance F. ADV Button, Automatic Tracking, Manual Tracking

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. For model VR337, stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. For model VR508, stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

2. For model VR337, if horizontal lines or noise bars appear in the picture, press SLOW on the remote and then press TRACKING up or down to move the lines out of the picture.

For model VR508, press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

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

Frame Advance (F. ADV Button)

Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. For model VR337, frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. For model VR508, frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

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2. Press F. ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no effect during recording.

¥When streaks or snow appear in the picture, press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the best possible picture.

¥For model VR508, during pause, press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Cable BoxOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRTo 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 time and date Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeVCR Function Buttons Chan Channel Up or DownTo play a tape Power OffPlayback End of TapePicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Slow MotionDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchZero Search To Index SearchAutomatic Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Manual TrackingRecording Speeds RecordingsNormal Recording To Make a RecordingExpress Recording Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteTape Compartment Location of ControlsFront Panel Channel or Tracking up or downBack Panel Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to3CH.4 Switch Index10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,