RCA VG4259 Blank Search, Frame Advance SLOWF. ADV Button, Automatic Tracking, Manual Tracking

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Blank Search

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2.Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu.

3.Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching for six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found.

4.Press STOP to stop BLANK searching.

BLANK SEARCH

SEARCHING FOR BLANK AREA

PRESS FF TO BEGIN PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

Frame Advance (SLOW•F. ADV Button)

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

2. Press SLOW•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.

POWER

PAUSE

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a	REW

tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or
the VCRÕs power is turned on.	SLOW•F.
	SLOW•F.
	ADV

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PLAY REC

FF

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no effect during recording.

¥When streaks or snow appear in the picture, press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the best possible picture.

¥During pause, press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture.

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INPUT		0		MUTE
	TV•VCR			MUTE	VOL

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			DISP	MENU
PREV		CH		MENU	CLEAR
PREV


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			TRACKING

SEARCH CHAN

¥To turn Automatic Tracking back on, press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV 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 display panel brightness Use Tvvcr buttonSet the Alert Sound 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 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV 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 Power Off Auto Play FeaturePlayback To play a tapePicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionTime Counter Disp Display ButtonIndex Search Zero SearchTo Index Search Frame Advance SLOWF. ADV Button Blank SearchAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingOne Touch Recording Stopping a One Touch Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording VCR Plus+ SetupA. List Canadian ListBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR Plus+ or timer recording not made Question Answer Limited Warranty 12,13,16 Index29,34 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,