RCA VR618HF manual Pause for Stop Action, Picture Search, Frame Advance, Fast Forward Search

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

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.

Picture Search

You can search a picture 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. During playback, press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster- than-normal speed.

SRCH+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. To return to playback, press FF on the remote, FWD on the VCR, or PLAY.

Rewind Search

1. During playback, press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.

SRCH– appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. To return to playback, press REW or PLAY.

Frame Advance

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 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.

		TV			VCR		TV¥VCR
					VCR				POWER


		1		2			3
				2

	4		5				6
			5						CHANNEL


	7	8					9
		8

	INPUT	0				PREV
		0						VOLUME

							CH
	MENU	CLEAR			DISPLAY
		CLEAR						MUTE
	PROG


	SLOW					TRACKING
						TRACKING
	REW	PLAY
		PLAY					FF
							FF
RECORD		STOP			PAUSE
		STOP

SPEED	F.ADV		SEARCH
	F.ADV

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Contents 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 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 Pay Channels Back of VCROption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Insert batteries in remoteTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Set Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons REW Rewind Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons Slow / +Operating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAuto Play Feature Frame Advance Pause for Stop ActionPicture Search Fast Forward SearchSlow Motion Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Display Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchGo-To Search Blank SearchRecording Pause Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR 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 InputRecording While You’re Away Express Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Using Compatible RemoteSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu