RCA VGM300 manual Slow Motion, Picture Search, Digital Auto Tracking, Manual Tracking

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in forward slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW – or + to start slow- motion playback.

SLOW+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

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

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from slow- motion 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. The picture is 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 on the remote, FWD on the VCR, or PLAY to return to playback.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than- normal speed.

2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.

Digital Auto Tracking

The VCR has digital auto 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 VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Remote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power CordSelect the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlComponent Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Frame Advance Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Slow MotionPicture Search Digital Auto TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonPress Search twice to display the Zero Search menu. When you are finished, press StopZero Search Commercial ScanRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Timer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceedOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Antenna in ConnectorAntenna OUT Connector Back PanelVCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Cassette-In IndicatorStatus Indicators Tape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLPCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex
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