RCA VPT 385 owner manual Operating Controls Detailed Descriptions

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Operating Controls (Detailed Descriptions)

The uses of the controls for basic operation are given on page 10. Now that you are familiar with the basic procedure for recording a TV program and playing it

back. you are ready to learn the rest of the control functions.

The controls of your VCR are designed so that:

Accidentally pressing a wrong button will not damage the VCR or the cassette.

Nun-essential buttons are disabled during recording to help you avoid accidental interruptions.

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Operation of the VCR is automatic whenever this is feasible.

Automatic recording functions (Timer and XPR) will not disturb normal TV viewing.

If you run out of tape during playback or normal

recording, the VCR rewinds it and stops

automatically. If tape runs out during Timer or Express Recording, the VCR stops without rewinding.

Because of these features, the functions of some

control buttons depend on the condition of the VCR at the time they are used.

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QPOWER: When the VCR is turned off, the timer is

automatically turned on if it has been programmed. When the VCR is turned on, the timer is

automatically turned off. Your VCR will not make a timer recording if it is already turned on at the time the recording is to start.

The POWER button operates differently during

Timer and Express recording. Press POWER, STOP in that order to stop the VCR when a timer recording is in progress.

The VCR will stop and turn off if you press the

POWER button during non-timer Recording, Playback, or Fast Forward. If you press it during

rewind, the VCR will continue rewinding until it is finished and then turn off.

EJECT: The EJECT button will not operate when the VCR is recording. It will eject the cassette in any other mode of operation.

VCR: Complete information is on pages 10 and 12. PLA }i..The PLAY button is normally used to begin playback when the VCR is stopped. It is also used to switch to slow-motion operation when the VCR is paused during playback for stop-action viewing.

Slow Motion and Stop Action are explained on pages 17 and 18. The PLAY button is inactive when the VCR is recording.

(_PA USE: Pausing during a recording stops the tape so that nothing will be recorded. When you press

the PAUSE button a second time, recording resumes immediately.

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Pausing during playback produces a Stop-Action picture and pressing it again resumes normal playback. REC or PLAY in the display unit flashes

during a pause. Additional information about Recording Pause and Stop Action is on the next page.

REWIND/SEARCH _l.ql: This is the REWIND button when the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape (or to a counter reading of 0000 if the

counter is displayed) unless you press the STOP button.

This same button becomes the SEARCH .41.ql button when the VCR is playing. Picture Search is explained on page 18.

The REWIND/SEARCH button is inactive during recording.

F.FWD/SEARCH _1_: This is the FAST

FORWARD button when the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it, the tape will continue to "fast forward" until you press the STOP button (or to a counter reading of 0000 if the counter is displayed). If you do not press the STOP button, the VCR will "fast forward" to the end of the tape

and then automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop, Refer to "Memory Stop" on page 18 for more information.

The FAST FORWARD button is inactive during recording.

This same button becomes the SEARCH _'1_

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Contents VideoCassette Recorder Safety Precautions Wai, ranty RegistrationUsing This Manual ContentsInstallation When you unpack your new VCR, be sure you haveLocation Antenna Connections Disconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCRAntenna Connections Connect VCR to back of TVCable- TV Connections Your CABLE-TVCable Connections TV Monitor/Receiver Connections Direct Video and Audio ConnectionsOperating Instructions What Your VCR Will Do Cassette Playing Times and Speeds Video CassettesErase Protection Recording SpeedBasic Operation Basic Operating Controls and DispLaysTuner Turning on Your VCR for the First TimeProgramming Active Channels into VCRs Deleting Channels from the Scan ListSetting the VCR/TV Switch Setting Your IV to the VCR ChannelSimplified Installation Checklist Remote Control Setting the Clock Here are some things you shouldKnow before you set the clock First Recording and Playback Operating Controls Detailed Descriptions Special Effects and Features Pause for Slop-Action PlaybackFrame Advance Tracking Control Special Effects and FeaturesSame VCR, streaks may appear in the picture. Adjust Memory StopNormal TV Viewing Quick Reference GuidesRecording Viewing Same Program Recording With TV OffRecording and Viewing Different Programs Basic Pla backRecording From Simplified Operating Instructions to Dub TapesCamera Recording Express Recording Following Programming the TimerYou can program the timer to do Things to know before you startClearing a Timer Program Programming the TimerChecking the Timer Programs AM or PMTV Viewing During a Timer Recording Timer RecordingXPR and Timer Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressAlternate Remote Control Units IICJllCleaning Controls Inserting IndicatorFeatures Special ButtonSpecifications