RCA VR646HF manual Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance

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APPENDIX: REFERENCE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to

MANUAL.

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work each time the tape is played?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR.

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?

Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.

Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?

A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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Contents USER’S Guide Safety Information This symbol indicates dangerousThis symbol indicates VR646HFTable of Contents Commercial Advance First Things First Welcome to Your NEW VCRGetting Started What REMAINS?Install Batteries Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOX?Connect Your VCR Plug in the VCRVCR Viewing Channel Initial SetupTurn on the VCR Press 7 to display the Language menu Access the MenusNext Section Learn VCR’S Menus Setting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRAdditional SET-UP Features Using the Menu to SET UP Features Cable BOX SetupLanguage Selection On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menuVCR Channels List To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuDetect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeAdding or Removing Channels Auto Clock Set Feature Time and DateSet the Time Zone Selecting ChannelsSet Daylight-Saving Time Auto Clock InformationPress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Setting the Time and Date ManuallySpring forward, Fall backward Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System ChannelsVCR Plus+ System Channel List VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnPreferences Front Panel Brightness VCR Display Auto PlayEnergysaver Preferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedsApproximate Recording Times Cassette 120 160 Hr/40 MinVCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons TV ButtonsPlaying a Tape Automatic RewindPause Automatic TrackingCheck the Safety TAB Tape EjectRecording 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 minPage Recording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ SystemprogrammingExpress Recording XPR Express RecordingTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New ProgramTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Interactive Program Guide SystemPress Menu to enter the PlusCode system number Indicate how often you want the program to be recordedStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenUsing TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Video Input Channel ExplainedRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyTwo VCR Connection 5PROGRAM the Remote Program the RemoteControl Your Television Operating the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control TV Codes Page Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Press 5 to display the Preferences menu Commercial AdvanceCommercials from the tape Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance features Commercial Advance MarkingPress 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercialsCommercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMovie Advance Movie AdvanceSearch direction When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedPreview Search Note Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search To Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search Tracking GO-TO SearchLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter Audio SET-UP Features Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set upON-SCREEN Displays Press 6 to display Audio menuReception Tape PlaybackThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesConnections ConnectionsConnecting Your VCR Jacks and CablesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeChoosing a VCR Connection Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable ConnectionsUsing This Connection TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCRAppendix Reference ReferenceFront Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Rewind does not operateTime did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time VCR makes noise when stoppedWill not record Clock shows incorrect time or dateTimer indicator flashes Index and Go-To search features do not operateCannot access Movie Advance feature Time counter disappears during searchingCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Specifications Cleaning the VCRHOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel Video Input Channel VariationsLimited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference Index RF OUTIndex Warranty XPR express recording North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1540772B