RCA VR609HF 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

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 VCRÕs display panel.

Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.

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 FWD to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

SRCH+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. To return to playback, press 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 VCRÕs 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 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 belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Cable 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 OnlyPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote AA BatteriesPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Component Buttons Remote ControlVCR Function Buttons Chan Up or DownTV Function Buttons VOL Volume Up and DownREW Rewind Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Picture SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonZero Search Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTypes of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesChannel or Tracking Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchVideo and Audio L and R in Jacks Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksDisplay Panel SLP RECCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature