RCA VR642HF manual Blank Search, Picture Search, Slow Motion, Fast Forward Search, Rewind Search

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Blank Search

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu.

3. Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching for six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop BLANK searching.

BLANK SEARCH

SEARCH FOR BLANK AREA

PRESS FF TO BEGIN PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

Picture Search

You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The time counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search. The picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press FF or PLAY to return to playback.

Rewind Search

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

2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press SLOW to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from

the picture.

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY• PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback.

The VCR automatically switches from slow- motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiverChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic 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 Back of TVConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupBack Amplifier/Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Set the Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Time and Date Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeSet the display panel brightness VCR Function Buttons Chan Channel Up or DownPower Off PlaybackTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Repeat Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Display Button Time CounterTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Blank Search Picture SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchPause for Stop Action Frame Advance F. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundCommercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off MarkingTo Select a Background for Playback CommercialaadvanceRecordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPUsing the Recording Features Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureRecording Audio To Play Back Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteBack Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel Cassette-in Indicator Hi-FiIndicatorPower Indicator SAP IndicatorSpecifications Cleaning the VCRQuestions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCE Question AnswerTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made Time did not adjust for daylight savingsVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index ADD/REMOVE Channel MenuNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,