RCA VGM300 manual Zero Search, Commercial Scan, When you are finished, press Stop

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Index Search

The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and then start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2.Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

3.Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4.Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward. Press REW to search in reverse.

5.Press STOP to stop index searching. Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.

¥A mark too close to your location on the tape.

¥The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less.

¥The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape.

Zero Search

INDEX SEARCH

Enter Index Number

01

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

0:30:00

The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

1.

Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

 

 

 

2.

Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV

 

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

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Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly.

 

 

 

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Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

 

 

 

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You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions.

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When you are finished, press STOP.

 

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Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The

REW

 

 

 

current tape counter is displayed.

PLAY

FF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

ZERO SEARCH

 

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

 

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

 

-2:17:25

Press REW to

go to 0:00

 

Press FWD to go to 0:00

Press SEARCH

to exit

 

Press SEARCH to exit

 

 

 

 

7.Press REW to return to 0:00:00. The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search.

If the time counter reading has a minus (Ð ) in front of it, press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to return to a reading of 0:00:00.

Commercial Scan

This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.

1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.

2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds.

 

 

 

REC

 

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PAUSE

 

 

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CLEAR

 

 

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MENU

 

SPEED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROG

 

 

 

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What 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 boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlButtons 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 Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Frame AdvancePicture Search Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search When you are finished, press StopCommercial Scan Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsAntenna OUT Connector Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or playFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex