RCA VGM300 Using the Playback Features, Auto Head Cleaner, Pause for Stop Action, Frame Advance

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Auto Head Cleaner

The VCR has an automatic head cleaner that minimizes the need for professional head cleaning.

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 during playback to stop the action.

STILL appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

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

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

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

Frame Advance

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

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

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

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable 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 Only Pay Channels Cable BoxOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR StartupSelect the VCR’s video system Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Ntsc Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Pause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Frame AdvanceDigital Auto Tracking Slow MotionPicture Search Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan When you are finished, press StopZero Search Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Recording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Timer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Antenna in ConnectorAntenna OUT Connector Display PanelTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP Cassette-In IndicatorStatus Indicators VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTime counter not working Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playIndex FF and FWD Fast ForwardIndex