RCA VCR VR708HF manual Go-To Search, To Activate Index Search

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VCR Features

Index Search

The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records index marks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are at on the tape.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV or FWD to begin scanning

OR

enter a specific index number

--

Press SEARCH to exit

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV or FWD to go to -:--:00

Press SEARCH to exit

To Activate Index Search:

1.While in playback mode, press the STOP button to halt the action.

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

3.If you want to search through a certain number of index marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search. Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to correct an entry.

4.Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5.Press STOP to stop Index Search.

Notes– Certain index marks may be missed by the VCR including:

Marks too close to the current location of the tape.

Those at the beginning of a recording lasting five minutes or less.

Index marks that start at the beginning of the tape.

Go-To Search

The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback.

1.Press the STOP button.

2.Repeatedly press the SEARCH button on the remote control until the GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen.

3.Use the number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of the counter reading to which you want the VCR to go. If necessary, press the CLEAR button on the remote control to correct an entry.

4.Press the FORWARD button to search ahead or the REVERSE button to search behind.

5.Press the STOP button to end a Go-To search.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Universal Back-Lit Remote ControlIntroduction VCR Plus+ Gold SystemFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Express Recording XPRPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Need Some Help?Connect the VCR to the TV TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Controlling the Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Controlling the Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Connect the cable feed to your cable boxSet the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch Put Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up FeaturesSetup for a Digital Satellite Receiver LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Auto Channel Searching Changing the Signal TypeVCR Channels List Auto Clock Set Feature To Complete the Interactive SetupAdding or Removing Channels Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Access Auto Play To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto Play Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTape Speeds To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Component Buttons Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsOperating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote Control?Programming the Remote Control Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording Stopping a Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVPicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceTo Activate Index Search Index SearchGo-To Search Commercial Advance Marking To Override Automatic Skipping Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whileTime Counter Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTracking On-Screen Displays Audio Set-Up Features Tape PlaybackReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Other Information Troubleshooting TipsGeneral VCR Problems Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc