RCA VR539 Using the Playback Features, Auto Play Feature, Pause for Stop Action, Slow Motion

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.

1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 5 to select the SETUP OPTIONS menu.

3. Press 3 to select the CUSTOM SETUP menu.

4. Press 3 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.

•Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically.

•Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speeds.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

STILL appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or CHANNEL•TRACKING on the VCR to reduce any jittering of the picture.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

2 Timer Programming

3 Review Programs

4 Channel Setup

5 VCR Setup Options

SETUP OPTIONS

1 Interactive Guide

2 VCR Plus+ Setup

3 Custom Setup

 

 

CUSTOM SETUP

 

 

1

Remote Control:

VCR1

2

Auto TV/VCR:

ON

 

3

Auto Play:

OFF

 

 

4

Auto Repeat:

OFF

 

5

Panel Display:

AUTO

0

Exit to Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

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

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW + and – allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP and SLP speeds.

1. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.

2. Use TRACKING up or down on the remote or CHANNEL•TRACKING on the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture.

3. Press PLAY to return to playback.

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

Picture Search

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REW

PLAY

 

MUTE

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INPUT

 

CLEAR

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REC

 

FF

STOP

 

DISPLAY

 

PAUSE

 

 

 

 

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SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PREV

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MENU

 

PROG

SPEED

 

TV

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding

F.

 

 

 

ADV

 

MOVE

the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for

 

 

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tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

 

 

 

SLOW

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EDIT

 

 

3

 

Fast Forward Search

 

 

TRACKING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

1. Press F.FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press F.FWD on the VCR, FF on the remote, or PLAY to return to playback.

Rewind Search

Use REW instead of F.FWD for the same steps as in “Fast Forward Search.”

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsPosition Cable Box Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRUse the on-screen menu system Using the number buttonsAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsDisplay Set the time and dateButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Cable Box or DSS* Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlControlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS* Satellite Receiver Program the remote for a cable boxOperate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary componentOperate the auxiliary component To play a tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Index SearchSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Go-To Search Time SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Blank SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Stop Auto RepeatTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsTo make a recording Recording Features Recording SpeedsRecording Pause Operating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenRecording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording A. ListCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording With TV On On-screen Menus Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingEditing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsChanneltracking IndexFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR539-1
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