RCA VG4251 manual Frame Advance, Slow Motion, Automatic Tracking, Manual Tracking

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.

PAUS appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.

Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW to start slow-motion playback.

SLOW appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

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

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

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

•When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture.

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

•Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on or eject the tape and re-insert it.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowPlug in power cords of VCR and TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press 1 to begin Auto Channel SearchAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Press 2 to display SET Time and DateSet Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFFVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Picture SearchFrame Advance Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterStopeject on the VCR 00000Commercial Scan Search Button Zero SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingPress 1 to display Create a New Program menu Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputPress 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Recording While You’re AwayRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature toTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP To Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyPress 1 to select Reception Stereo Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onLocation of Controls Front PanelTape Compartment FWD Fast ForwardRF OUT Connector ANT. Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index