RCA VG4251 Using the Playback Features, Auto Play Feature, Pause for Stop Action, Picture Search

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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 on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 1 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 speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action.

PAUS appears in the VCR’s display panel.

Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture “jitter”.

2. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to playback.

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

Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. During playback, press FF on the remote or FWD

on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than- normal speed.

SRCH+ appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. To return to playback, press FF or FWD, PLAY on the remote, or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.

Rewind Search

1. During playback, press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.

SRCH– appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. To return to playback, press REW, PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

PREFERENCES

1 Auto Play: ON

2 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Place channels in the VCR’s memoryPress 2 to display SET Time and Date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Set the time and datePress 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFF Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsPicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Automatic Tracking00000 Display ButtonTime Counter Stopeject on the VCRZero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingPress 1 to display Create a New Program menu Recording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. featureSet the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyPress 1 to select Reception Stereo Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFWD Fast Forward Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentANT. Antenna in Connector RF OUT ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksStreaks in picture during normal playback Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index