RCA VR609HF 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 VCRÕs 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 VCRÕs 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 VCRÕs 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 ÒjitterÓ.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug 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 BoxPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup AA BatteriesTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Set Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV VCR Function Buttons Remote ControlComponent Buttons Chan Up or DownREW Rewind VOL Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPOperating Instructions To Play a TapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Zero SearchRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputRecording While You’re Away Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyExpress Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onLocation of Controls Front PanelChannel or Tracking Up or Down Video and Audio L and R in Jacks CH3 CH4 SwitchBack Panel Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksSLP REC Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature