RCA VR643HF Commercial Advance Playback, Commercial Advance Display, Marking an Unmarked Tape

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OTHER FEATURES

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FWD to scan through the commercial.

Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLA Y.

•Select MANU AL and theVCR w on’t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked” commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

•Select BLUE to display a BLUE background when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

•Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

Marking an Unmarked Tape

This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into a COMMERCIA L ADVANCE ta pe.The VCR will play the tape and then mark the commercial segments it finds.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Product RegistrationTable of Contents Connections Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Appendix a ReferenceWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstUnpack the BOX Install Batteries Remote ControlRemote control RF coaxial cable Connect Your VCRTune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu SET UP the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF Press 5 to display the Preferences menuSetting UP the VCR SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Language Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menuAuto Channel Search VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuDetect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Selecting ChannelsSet the Time Zone Auto Clock SET FeatureTime and Date Auto Clock InfoTime/Date Display Set Daylight Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenSET the Time and Date Manually Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screenVCR PLUS++ Worksheet Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote Control OptionRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Setting UP the VCR VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum level TV Function ButtonsTV Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Automatic TrackingTape Eject Check the Safety TABPress Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape RecordingPage Recording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Express Recording XPRPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 1 to Create a New ProgramUsing VCR Plus+ Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuVCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionProgramming the Remote Control Your TelevisionProgrammingremote Using the Remote with a TV Operate the TVTV Codes Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Commercial Advance Movie AdvanceCommercial Advance TapeCommercial Advance Marking Now,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance featuresTimer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Press 5 to display the Commercial Advance men uCommercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMarking an Unmarked Tape Movie Advance helps y ou locate certain partsWhen the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NotePicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchInsert Tape Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance To SearchTime Counter GO-TO SearchTracking ON-SCREEN DisplaysAudio SET-UP Features Press 6 to display the Audio menuReception Tape PlaybackConnections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeDON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack onlySet the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF TV with AUDIO/VIDEO JacksCoaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Insert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then Play TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverCoaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cablesAppendix a Reference Front Panel Display Panel VCRBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeStreaks in picture during normal playback Will not recordCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when VCR makes noise when stoppedCannot access Movie Advance feature Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctlyWhat if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Specifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Appeind Ndix a ReferenceIndex Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,