RCA VR618HF manual Commercial Scan Search Button, Index Search

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

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.

Index Search

The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. 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.

INDEX SEARCH

Enter Index Number

01

Press FWD or REW

Press SEARCH to exit

TV

VCR

TV¥VCR

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

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

The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search.

0:30:00

4

5

6

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

0

PREV

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH

MENU

 

CLEAR

DISPLAY

 

 

 

MUTE

PROG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLOW

 

TRACKING

 

 

 

REW

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

FF

 

 

 

 

 

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

SPEED

F.ADV

SEARCH

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable 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 boxBack of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup 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 TV Function Buttons Volume Up and DownREW Rewind Slow / +To Play a Tape Operating InstructionsUsing the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAuto Play Feature Picture Search Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Fast Forward SearchSlow Motion Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Time Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonBlank Search Go-To SearchRecording Speeds Types of RecordingsRecording Pause Basic Recording Operating InstructionsStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast 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 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 To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCleaning the VCR SpecificationsFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksRewind does not operate Limited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu Index