RCA VG4259 manual Using the Playback Features, Picture Search, Slow Motion, Pause for Stop Action

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Picture Search

You can search for a specific tape location 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 or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

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

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

Rewind Search

1. Press REW on VCR or remote to search backward at a faster- than-normal speed.

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

Slow Motion

You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. The + and Ð buttons let you vary the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press SLOW•F.ADV during playback to begin slow motion.

PLAY flashes in the VCR display panel.

2. Press + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.

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

	POWER
		VCR
	PAUSE	CABLE
	PAUSE	TV
		TV
		PLAY
	REW	REC
	REW

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

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

2. Press TRACKING up or down to move the lines out of the picture or reduce any jittering of the picture.

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

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

		SLOW•F.				FF
		SLOW•F.
		1	ADV	STOP
		1		STOP
			2			SEARCH
	4				3	SEARCH
	4
			5
7				6		CHAN
		8				CHAN
		8
				9
INPUT		0		MUTE
	TV•VCR			MUTE	VOL

			DISP
			DISP	MENU
PREV		CH		MENU	CLEAR
PREV


			SPEED
			TRACKING

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Contents VCR 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 tapesChoosing 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 SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of TVOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRTo change the Signal Type Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select the language Set the automatic daylight-saving timeSet the time and date Set the Alert Sound Use Tvvcr buttonSet the display panel brightness Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Remote Control Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsControlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Playback Auto Play FeaturePower Off To play a tapeSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Pause for Stop ActionDisp Display Button Time CounterIndex Search Zero SearchTo Index Search Automatic Tracking Blank SearchFrame Advance SLOWF. ADV Button Manual TrackingTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback SoundCommercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off MarkingTo Select a Background for Playback CommercialaadvanceRecording Speeds RecordingsNormal Recording To Make a RecordingOne Touch Recording Stopping a One Touch Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen A. List VCR Plus+ SetupRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Canadian ListVCR Plus+ Channel Number VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name Channel Number You Receive This Station OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPTo Record Audio Only Using the Recording FeaturesPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature To Play Back Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR Plus+ or timer recording not made Question Answer Limited Warranty Index 12,13,1629,34 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,